Integrated Circuit Column | Global Semiconductor Industry Outlook for 2025 and Industry Chain Illustration

1. Overall Industry Growth Trend The global semiconductor industry is expected to reach a new sales high of $697 billion in 2025. Although demand in the personal computer (PC) and smartphone markets may remain moderate, artificial intelligence (AI) chips and data center construction have become the main driving forces. From 2025 to 2030, the industry … Read more

Understanding the History, Applications, and Future of Semiconductors

Understanding the History, Applications, and Future of Semiconductors

Source: Semiconductor Industry Observation History of Semiconductor Development 1. Semiconductors are the foundation of information technology. The invention of large-scale integrated circuits, semiconductor lasers, and various semiconductor devices in the last century played a crucial role in the modern information technology revolution, triggering a new global industrial revolution. Information technology is the major trend in … Read more

Market Review: Major Indices Consolidate with Low Trading Volume, Chip Stocks Surge in the Afternoon

Market Review: Major Indices Consolidate with Low Trading Volume, Chip Stocks Surge in the Afternoon

Introduction: The market experienced fluctuations throughout the day, with the three major indices showing mixed results and trading volume shrinking further to less than 1.5 trillion; on the market, robotics concept stocks rebounded collectively, with over 20 stocks hitting the daily limit, and in the afternoon, chip stocks surged due to the RISC-V concept gaining … Read more

Review and Outlook: Texas Instruments Expands Analog Chip Landscape to AI

Review and Outlook: Texas Instruments Expands Analog Chip Landscape to AI

In 2024, the semiconductor market has achieved significant recovery and rapid growth driven by fields such as AI, consumer electronics, automotive electronics, and industrial automation. The recovery signals for analog chips are evident. Will the semiconductor market continue to maintain its growth trend in 2025, and which subfields such as automotive semiconductors and industrial automation … Read more

20240708 Innovation Weekly Report | Unisoc Listed on the New Third Board – First Major Anti-Inflammatory Drug in Over a Decade Gains New Indication in the EU

20240708 Innovation Weekly Report | Unisoc Listed on the New Third Board - First Major Anti-Inflammatory Drug in Over a Decade Gains New Indication in the EU

The Chinese economy is currently at a critical juncture of transformation and structural adjustment. Only by relying on technological innovation can China transition from a phase of rapid growth to a phase of high-quality development. Technological innovation encompasses scientific research and technological advancements, primarily referring to the creation and application of new knowledge, technologies, processes, … Read more

Differences Between Chips, Semiconductors, and Integrated Circuits

Differences Between Chips, Semiconductors, and Integrated Circuits

What Are the Differences Between Chips, Semiconductors, and Integrated Circuits? This question is something that many people who understand hardware are quite familiar with. Let’s take a look at the analyses from a few respondents to get more acquainted. 01 The first respondent is from Zhihu: Hetzer Manning A semiconductor is a general term for … Read more