Pandemic-driven demand buoying chip suppliers in 2021 and beyond

Robust testing demand for 5G chips has started buoying revenues at related suppliers including Sigurd Microelectronics and Sporton International......»»

Strong demand for LCD panels in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic has created shortages that will remain in the entire 2021, according to Innolux president James Yang......»»

Taiwan-based PCB makers are expected to see their combined output value grow further in 2021, driven by strong demand for IC substrates, HDI boards and flexible PCBs, according to market sources......»»

Thanks to unexpected strong demand arising from the coronavirus pandemic and the US raisin.....»»

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ABF substrate prices are likely to rise later in the first half of 2021, driven by rebounding demand for crypto mining chips and a sharp rise in demand for server applications starting in the second quarter, according to industry sources......»»

Although Howmet Aerospace Inc (NYSE: HWM) continues to be impacted by the “pandemic-induced demand shock to commercial aerospace,” global aircraft builds are likely to bottom in 2020-2021, according to KeyBanc Capital Markets. Lat.....»»

Backend houses in the supply chain of MediaTek have expressed optimism about demand for the fabless client's 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and automotive chip solutions in 2021, and are ramping up capacity support for the chipmaker, according to industry sources......»»

Samsung expects its profit to weaken in the current quarter with a weak dollar and costs associated with expanded production lines.....»»

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The manufacturer has put together plans to move into a space more than two times bigger than its current facility — but only about 100 yards away......»»

Some companies didn't meet the decline in business required to qualify for the latest round......»»

The company’s shares rose 1% before the opening bell after the Cincinnati-based conglomerate also said it would buy back up to $10 billion worth of shares in fiscal 2021, compared to $7 billion to $9 billion it expected earlier......»»

The wide-ranging interview peeks into a chaotic spring, "one of the greatest things we ever did" and what to expect travelers to demand in 2021......»»

The wide-ranging interview peeks into a chaotic spring, "one of the greatest things we ever did" and what to expect travelers to demand in 2021......»»

With the persisting pandemic driving the stay-at-home economy, notebook makers saw strong shipments in December 2020, with the likelihood that order momentum will last through second-half 2021. Strong demand and rising production costs ami.....»»

The car market is showing promising signs despite the ongoing pandemic, and Taiwanese foundries have seen more orders f.....»»

Taiwan-based IC design service providers and analog chip suppliers have seen demand for mining chips start picking up recently, according industry sources......»»

IC backend service provider Winstek Semiconductor is expected to post an about 10% revenue increase in 2021, driven by demand for AI chips for handset and blockchain applications, according to industry sources......»»

LED epitaxial wafer and chip maker Epistar has expressed optimism about its shipments for miniLED-backlit products in the second and third quarter of 2021......»»