As quantum computing develops, the need for an easy to use programming environment becomes more acute. It is probably why IBM decided to introduce SDK (Software Development Kit) “Qiskit” for quantum machines. It will enable software developers to develop applications for quantum computers, without the need to fully understand their… Read More »IBM provides developers with new SDK for quantum computers
SK Telecom announced that it will increase the computational performance of server artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors under development as a national project. The goal is to develop a semiconductor with higher computational performance than 200 trillion times per second (200 TFLOPS). SK Telecom was selected as the general manager of… Read More »SK Telecom and AI server semiconductor development
SK Hynix System IC, a subsidiary of SK Hynix, started operating a new foundry plant in Wuxi, China, and held a ‘ production operation event’ to commemorate this. The event was attended by eight local officials, including Vice Chairman Li Xiao-min and Mayor of Wuxi Huangchin. SK Hynix System IC… Read More »SK Hynix started operating a semiconductor foundry in Wuxi, China.
Samsung Electronics’ network division started production of communication equipment equivalent to a supply contract worth 7.9 trillion won with the US mobile communication service company Verizon in September this year. It will be the starting point to increase Samsung Electronics’ share of 6-7% in the current 5G communication equipment market… Read More »Samsung Electronics to provide 5G equipment to Verizon
It seems difficult for Apple to develop a 5G modem chip in a short period of time, to replace Qualcomm products. It took Apple 5-10 years to develop a PC processor. Modems will be a bigger challenge. Apple has been promoting modem development in the wake of a patent dispute… Read More »Apple promotes its own 5G modem development
An earthquake of 6.7 intensity occurred at 9 pm on the 10th in the waters near Yilan County in northeastern Taiwan. It is reported that the earthquake-affected areas include Shinju County where TSMC’s foundries are based, and Taichung where Micron’s foundries are situated. While the spot price of DRAM rose… Read More »Semiconductors prices rise after earthquake in Taiwan
Global Wafers, a Taiwanese semiconductor wafer producer, announced on the 9th (local time) that it has agreed to acquire Siltronic, a similar company, for 3,750 million euros. Global Wafers decided to buy Siltronic for 125 euros per share. This is the level with a 10% premium on the closing price… Read More »Global Wafers to acquire Siltronic in largest M&A in the industry to date
MediaTek announced on the 17th November that it will acquire Intel’s power management (PWM) semiconductor business for 85 million dollars. MediaTek chose to acquire Intel’s power management chip business brand Enpirion through its subsidiary Richtek Technology. Richtek is a power analog semiconductor company. Intel’s Enpirion is a business that provides… Read More »Mediatek to acquire Intel’s power management semiconductor business
The outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) market showed growth in 3Q following the first half of the year. The total sales of the world’s top 10 OSAT companies in the fourth quarter amounted to $7.12 billion. This is an increase of 14% from last year. It seems the increase… Read More »Huawei’s emergency stockpiling positively affected OSAT market
An employee, who returned to South Korea on the 28th November after completing a one-year and six-month dispatch at SK Hynix’s Chongqing plant in China, was tested positive for coronavirus. After the news came, the local government shut down the Chongqing plant. According to China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency, the… Read More »SK Hynix’s Chongqing plant in China shut down