Semiconductor Equipment Capacity Expansion Heats Up in the First Half of the Year
According to the Mid-Year Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast Report released by SEMI, the global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales are projected to grow by 7.4% year-over-year in 2025, reaching $125.5 billion, setting a new historical record. This growth is primarily driven by the posi...
LG Display's First Transfer of LCD Patents to Samsung Display
Recently, LG Display has transferred multiple LCD-related patents to Samsung Display for the first time. Specifically, LG Display has sold 70 LCD patents in the US to Samsung Display. In addition, in June of this year, LG Display also transferred 55 such patents in South Korea to Samsung Display. Th...
Unlocking Popular IC Components: Performance and Applications
In today's rapidly evolving electronics industry, the demand for high-performance integrated circuit (IC) components is on the rise. These components have become the core elements of numerous electronic devices, thanks to their exceptional performance and wide-ranging applications. This article ...
STMicroelectronics Acquires NXP's MEMS Sensor Business
On July 25, 2025, STMicroelectronics announced that it would acquire the MEMS sensor business of NXP Semiconductors for up to $950 million in cash. The acquisition includes a $900 million advance payment and a $50 million technology achievement bonus. The transaction will be funded from ST...
SK Hynix Q2 DRAM and NAND Shipments Surpass Expectations
On July 24, 2025, South Korean memory giant SK Hynix released its financial results for the second quarter of the 2025 fiscal year, ending on June 30, 2025. The results showed that the company's second-quarter revenue reached 22.232 trillion won (approximately US$16.172 billion), up 35% yea...
Sony Considers Selling Its Israeli Chip Division After Laying Off 100 Employees
Recently, it has been reported that Sony Group is considering selling its chip division for connected devices—Sony Semiconductor Israel. This move is a significant step in Sony Group's strategic shift towards focusing more on the entertainment sector.Sony Semiconductor Israel, formerly know...
Micron Launches the Industry's First Space-Qualified 256 Gb SLC NAND Flash Chip
On July 22, 2025, Micron Technology announced in Boise, Idaho, the release of the industry's first fully space-qualified single-level-cell (SLC) NAND flash memory chip with a capacity of 256 Gb. This chip, the highest-density radiation-tolerant NAND currently available, has begun shipping. ...
