32/64-bit Embedded CPUs: The Third Era Begins
From proprietary to open source architectures, the embedded CPU and its associated business models have evolved — and so has…
Covid-19: Industry Visibility Becomes Impaired
Infineon, Applied Materials and Broadcom have withdrawn their 2020 outlook. Others, including On Semi and NXP, are reducing guidance numbers.
Covid-19 Could Trigger ‘Reset’ for Global IC Industry
Propelled by 51% share of IDM sales and 65% share of fabless sales, U.S. companies captured 55% of the total…
Qualcomm Eyes Post-Virus Rebound
Although hopes are fading for rebounding component demand in the second half of the year (2H), Qualcomm is positioned to…
HiSilicon No Longer Just an Internal Unit for Huawei
HiSilicon launched 4G communication chips on an open market, making it official that Huawei’s internal IC division is now externally…
Global Semiconductor Sales Continue to Decline
The memory segment, a drag on the market in 2019, appears to be reviving and promises to get stronger in…
Apple to Double AirPods Production in China
In response to rising demand for one of its hottest products, Apple is increasing its business in China, despite the…
STMicroelectronics Reports 2019 Q3 Financial Results
ST reported third quarter net revenues of $2.55 billion, gross margin of 37.9%, operating margin of 13.1%, and net income…
China to Become World’s Largest Buyer of Fab Tools
The market for chipmaking equipment is likely to recover next year on the strength of memory spending and new projects…
4% Recovery Expected for Semiconductor Industry in 2020
The semiconductor industry has strong fundamentals, so the state of the economy is what will really drive the rebound. "Rebound…