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...
Nissan Cancels UK Powertrain Factory Plan
Japanese automotive giant Nissan Motor recently announced that its core subsidiary responsible for powertrain operations, JATCO (Japan Automatic Transmission Company), has officially cancelled plans to produce electric vehicle (EV) drive equipment—powertrains—at its Sunderland plant in the United Ki...
Variable Resistor: The Core Component for Flexible Circuit Control
A Variable Resistor is a crucial type of passive component in electronic circuits that allows users or the circuit itself to dynamically adjust its resistance value, thereby enabling precise control over current, voltage, or signal strength. From classic volume knobs to sophisticated indus...
Meta Large-Scale Workforce Restructuring: 8,000 Layoffs and 7,000 Reassignments
On May 20, 2026, Meta formally initiated a new round of large-scale workforce restructuring. According to internal company memos and authoritative media reports, this adjustment encompasses approximately 8,000 layoffs, about 7,000 reassignments, and the elimination of 6,000 open positions, affecting...
PMIC Price Surge: Cost Pressures, Capacity Crunch and AI Demand
Since 2026, the global semiconductor price hike wave has continued to propagate downstream from upstream wafer foundry and packaging/testing segments to various chip products. Following the successive price surges in memory chips, analog chips, and power devices, Power Management ICs (PMICs) have no...
ADI to Acquire Empower for $1.5 Billion in All-Cash Deal
On May 19, 2026, Analog Devices (ADI), a global leader in analog semiconductors, officially announced that it will acquire Empower Semiconductor, a Silicon Valley power-management startup, for $1.5 billion in an all-cash transaction. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject ...
