AMD Resumes Export of AI Chips to China
On July 15, 2025, AMD, a US-based semiconductor company, announced that it plans to resume the export of its MI308 chips to China following approval from the US government. Previously, the US had imposed export restrictions on NVIDIA's H20 chips, and AMD's MI308 chips have now received simil...
Nvidia's Resumption of H20 Sales in China and Launch of RTX Pro GPU
In April 2025, the US government suspended the sales of Nvidia's H20 chips to the Chinese market on the grounds of export control. However, thanks to the active communication and coordination by Nvidia's CEO, Jensen Huang, a turning point emerged. On July 15, Huang announced that the US...
GlobalFoundries' Acquisition of MIPS: A Strategic Transformation
On July 8, 2025, GlobalFoundries, a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, announced the formal acquisition of MIPS, a processor IP developer based on the RISC-V architecture. This acquisition is seen as a significant strategic move for GlobalFoundries in the semiconductor field, aimed at integr...
Amplifier ICs: Key Components for Enhanced Signal Processing
Amplifier ICs are semiconductor devices used to amplify electrical signals and are a core component of electronic systems. They receive weak input signals and convert them into stronger output signals to meet the needs of various electronic devices and systems. Amplifier ICs primarily amplify i...
GlobalFoundries Acquires MIPS to Shape the Future of RISC-V
On July 8, 2025, GlobalFoundries, a leading global semiconductor manufacturer, announced the final agreement to acquire MIPS, a processor IP developer based on the RISC-V architecture. This strategic move not only marks an important layout for GlobalFoundries in the semiconductor field but...
Apple's AI Acquisitions: Technological Layout and Strategic Intent
Recently, Apple's acquisition activities in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have attracted widespread attention. Apple has acquired two companies specializing in AI technology—TrueMeeting and WhyLabs. Both acquisitions are closely related to Apple's strategic layout in AI technolog...
GaN Foundry Landscape Shifts: TSMC Exits, Infineon Advances
As one of the third-generation semiconductor materials, gallium nitride (GaN) is accelerating its penetration into high-growth areas such as power electronics, data centers, and new energy vehicles, thanks to its high electron mobility, large breakdown voltage, and fast frequency response. Howe...
