On December 3rd, semiconductor company IMG launched its powerful new product, the IMG A series GPU IP. It is claimed that the IMG A series is the most powerful graphics processing unit (GPU) semiconductor intellectual property (IP) product ever released by IMG, with the first SoC devices featuring this IP expected to ship in 2020. … Read more
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry, the invisible engine driving the digital age, is undergoing a profound transformation. The significant signs of this transformation are reflected in the sharp increase in demand for artificial intelligence (AI), intense competition among processor architectures, and the collaborative efforts of various countries to reshape complex international supply chains.Although established companies … Read more
Lisa Su’s Journey of AI Transformation: A Glamorous Transition from Chip Queen to AI Leader In the rapidly changing semiconductor industry, Lisa Su is undoubtedly a highly influential female leader. She has led AMD out of difficulties and reshaped its glory, earning the title of “Chip Queen.” Now, with keen insight and forward-looking strategic vision, … Read more
On November 21, the Japan Economic News published an article titled “From Iron-Based Order to Silicon-Based Order,” authored by Tohru Saijo. The full excerpt is as follows: The first chapter of the book Chip War by Chris Miller, a professor at Tufts University and economist, is titled “From Iron to Silicon.” During World War II, … Read more
Upon seeing the news that the United States announced exemptions from tariffs on certain semiconductor equipment, many immediately thought of “bad news being fully priced in.” However, they overlooked the hidden information behind it: products originating from China can be exempt from a 125% tariff if they meet the condition of “U.S. content ≥ 20%” … Read more
Benefiting from national strategies and market drivers, China’s semiconductor industry is thriving. The Huahong Group’s Huahong Hongxin Fund is actively positioning itself along the upstream and downstream of the industry chain. Recently, it made an exclusive investment in the semiconductor testing equipment company, Dashu Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Dashu Technology”), deepening … Read more
Those South Korean friends who always say “South Korea crushes China” have recently been harshly confronted in the chip sector. In the first two months of 2025, China’s semiconductor exports reached $25.1 billion, surpassing South Korea’s $19.7 billion for the first time. This is not a coincidence, but the inevitable result of a decade of … Read more
Apr. Click the blue text to follow us 2025.04 Participate in the prize-winning Q&A at the end of the article to receive exquisite gifts! Recently, the tariff war between China and the United States has escalated, with the semiconductor industry being at the forefront of this technological competition. In this context, a deep analysis of … Read more
SoC design has significantly shifted towards RISC-V architecture.This article focuses on its impact on the semiconductor industry and its role in promoting technological development, innovation, and flexibility.The rise of the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA), managed by RISC-V International, coincides with an exciting time in the semiconductor industry. The creation of new technologies is driving … Read more
As 2025 begins, the most remarkable segment in the semiconductor industry is undoubtedly the SoC track. A performance report from Rockchip has ignited market enthusiasm: Q1 net profit reached 200-225 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 196%-233%. The non-recurring net profit is even closer to 100% of the main contribution, completely dispelling market doubts about … Read more