U.S. May Block Infineon’s Purchase of Cypress
Reports suggest CFIUS may block the deal over security concerns. If more than just a rumor, these concerns would be…
Minimal Transitions, Flat Pricing for Memory in 2020
The 2020 outlook for the memory market looks flat, with transitions doubtful and impact expected from Brexit, trade wars, and…
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…
New Agreement Eases Trade Tensions
With on-again / off-again tariffs, the blacklisting of Huawei, and the hardest negotiations still ahead, the holiday joy is tentative…
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…
Xilinx Envisions its Future Without Huawei
With appeals to keep shipping to one of its largest customers denied, Xilinx is going to have to just cope…
ST Buys Remaining Stake in Norstel
Imaging, analog, and MEMS drive growth. Control of Norstel assures capacity for SiC products, meanwhile.
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: The Road to Becoming Memory Self-Sufficient
US tariffs and sanctions are fueling China's sense of urgency to ramp up domestic semiconductor production.