Strategic Reassessment: SK Siltron Sale Plan Hits a Snag
The planned sale of SK Group's wafer subsidiary, SK Siltron, which was once thought to be imminent, has encountered a major unexpected turn recently. Since selecting the Doosan Group as the preferred negotiating partner late last year, this highly anticipated deal has not been finalized as expec...
South Korea Streamlines EUV Lithography Machine Import Approval Process
The South Korean government recently announced a significant simplification of the import approval process for extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machines. The approval time will be reduced from the current 34 days to 9 days, saving up to 25 days per single device. This move aims to help domestic...
A Detailed Analysis of Passive Components: Types and Trends
Passive components, encompassing capacitors, resistors, inductors, and other fundamental elements, do not directly participate in signal processing but underpin the normal operation of all electronic devices—from smartphones to AI servers. In 2026, this foundational industry is undergoing a profound...
United States Escalates Export Controls on AI Chips
On May 31, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an unusual weekend guidance, clearly announcing that it will enforce export license requirements for advanced computing chips on entities headquartered in China, even if those entities are registered ...
IBM Invests $10 Billion, Aims to Build Large-Scale Quantum Computer by 2029
On May 28, 2026, IBM announced that it will invest over $10 billion in the field of quantum computing over the next five years. The goal is to build the world's first large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer capable of stably and error-free execution of complex computational tasks by 2029.IBM...
MLCC Market: Analysis of Classic Models from Murata, TDK, and Taiyo Yuden
Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs) are among the most widely used passive components, extensively applied in power decoupling, signal filtering, and energy storage across various electronic devices. In 2026, the global MLCC market is undergoing a growth cycle driven jointly by AI computing infras...
300mm FD-SOI: STMicroelectronics' Entry into Quantum Chip Foundry Services
Recently, Laurent Malier, Executive Vice President of Global Technology R&D at STMicroelectronics (ST), announced that the company plans to leverage its 300mm Fully Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator (FD-SOI) process technology to enter the quantum chip foundry business, aiming to become a key enable...
