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The Semiconductor Sector Experiences a Surge! Is the Turning Point for Memory Chips Here? Latest Insights

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The Semiconductor Sector Experiences a Surge! Is the Turning Point for Memory Chips Here? Latest Insights

The focus on semiconductors is rising again! On November 3, the semiconductor sector strengthened once more, with the Wind Semiconductor Index rising by 2.96%. Among individual stocks, Yongxi Electronics hit the daily limit of 20%, Huahai Chengke, Changguang Huaxin, and Guoxin Technology rose over 10%, while Kangqiang Electronics, Jinhaitong, and Sida Banfeng also hit the … Read more

Trump’s Tariffs May Extend to NAND Flash; Micron Announces Business Restructuring; Cambricon Achieves Profitability for Two Consecutive Quarters

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Trump's Tariffs May Extend to NAND Flash; Micron Announces Business Restructuring; Cambricon Achieves Profitability for Two Consecutive Quarters

【Hot Topics】1. Trump’s tariffs may extend to NAND Flash2. Micron restructures its business units based on market segmentation3. Cambricon: Significant revenue growth in Q1 2025, achieving profitability for two consecutive quarters4. South Korea’s exports to the U.S. drop 14.3% in the first 20 days of April5. ASML: Expects stronger-than-expected performance in the Chinese market, no … Read more

Samsung NAND Flash Production Capacity Set to Increase Significantly as Xi’an Phase II Factory Enters Countdown to Full Operation!

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Samsung NAND Flash Production Capacity Set to Increase Significantly as Xi'an Phase II Factory Enters Countdown to Full Operation!

According to media reports, Samsung Electronics has completed the expansion of its Xi’an Phase II factory, which is expected to fully commence operations across all production lines by mid-year. It is reported that the monthly production capacity of Samsung’s Xi’an Phase II factory is approximately 130,000 wafers, combined with the first phase’s monthly capacity of … Read more

How to Prevent Data Loss During Sudden Power Loss in ARM Systems?

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How to Prevent Data Loss During Sudden Power Loss in ARM Systems?

From the small-scale power cycling and reset during controller debugging to the large-scale unforeseen shutdowns of power networks, every situation constantly tests the reliability of devices. High-end and complex control systems particularly highlight engineers’ attention to detail in their response mechanisms and protective measures against sudden power loss. NAND Flash/eMMC (NAND Flash with a Flash … Read more

Is SSD Speed Only About Capacity and Chips? The Importance of the Controller Cannot Be Overlooked

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Is SSD Speed Only About Capacity and Chips? The Importance of the Controller Cannot Be Overlooked

According to reports from Electronic Enthusiasts (by Zhou Kaiyang), as SSDs enter the PCIe 4.0 era, their read speeds have exceeded 7GB/s.Many users prioritize speed when purchasing SSDs, understanding that larger capacities generally lead to faster speeds, and they often choose chips like MLC. However, the SSD controller chip is equally important.If we compare an … Read more

NAND Flash Prices Expected to Stabilize and Rise in Q4

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NAND Flash Prices Expected to Stabilize and Rise in Q4

This article is brought to you by Semiconductor Industry Insights (ID: ICVIEWS). Spot prices have already begun to recover. According to TrendForce, NAND Flash suppliers are expected to increase production cuts in Q4 to accelerate inventory reduction. It is estimated that the average price of NAND Flash in Q4 may stabilize or slightly increase, with … Read more

Weekly Market Update: Stable Price Increases for High-Capacity NAND Flash; How is the DRAM Spot Market Performing?

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Weekly Market Update: Stable Price Increases for High-Capacity NAND Flash; How is the DRAM Spot Market Performing?

▲ Click on “Global Semiconductor Observation” above to follow our public account Part 1 DRAM Spot Prices Remain Flat This week, the DRAM spot market is quiet. Even though the official prices from manufacturers have seen slight increases, they have not stimulated market purchasing momentum, primarily due to poor end-user demand. Most factories are consuming … Read more

NAND Flash Prices Decline by 6% in 2018; New Devices and Demand for 256GB Capacity May Bring Opportunities

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NAND Flash Prices Decline by 6% in 2018; New Devices and Demand for 256GB Capacity May Bring Opportunities

Due to the shortage and price increase of NAND Flash in 2016 and the first half of 2017, the demand in markets such as smartphones and SSDs weakened in the second half of 2017, exacerbated by the seasonal effects at the end of the year. At the beginning of 2018, the prices of NAND Flash-related … Read more

TrendForce: NAND Flash Industry Faces Oversupply, 512GB SSD Prices Expected to Drop to New Lows

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TrendForce: NAND Flash Industry Faces Oversupply, 512GB SSD Prices Expected to Drop to New Lows

Click the above“blue text”to follow us! According to research from TrendForce’s DRAMeXchange, a global market research organization, the NAND Flash industry is experiencing a significant oversupply this year. SSD manufacturers are engaged in a price war, leading to a sharp decline in prices for PC OEM SSDs. It is expected that the contract average price … Read more

June NAND Flash Wafer Prices in China’s Market Expected to Slightly Rise, Yet Inventory Remains High

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June NAND Flash Wafer Prices in China's Market Expected to Slightly Rise, Yet Inventory Remains High

Click ↑ the blue text to follow us Set “Starred” to avoid missing updates According to TrendForce’s research, after significant production cuts by American and Korean manufacturers starting in May, some suppliers have begun to raise wafer prices, with quotes for the Chinese market slightly higher than the transaction prices in March and April. Therefore, … Read more