CES 2025: Intel, Nvidia, AMD to unveil new PC products; LG to show off ‘world’s first bendable 5K2K gaming monitor’ 45GX990A.
The DRAM market will see significant price declines in Q1 2025, with the PC, server, and GPU VRAM segments expected to see significant declines. Seasonal demand fluctuations coupled with strategic inventory management by buyers are driving price declines, according to the latest forecast from TrendForce. In the PC DRAM market, prices are expected to fall by 8%-13%.
Micron will invest $2.17 billion to expand its U.S. production capabilities to produce specialized DRAM for industrial, automotive, aerospace and defense applications.
NXP’s automotive business exceeds 50% of total revenue.
SK Hynix System IC has begun restructuring and layoffs due to continued losses in its foundry business.
Infineon accelerates localization in China to address supply chain security concerns.
u-blox release new GNSS chip for wearable applications featuring ultra-low power consumption and high positioning accuracy in the smallest form factor.
TrendForce: In Q1 2025, NAND Flash suppliers will face challenges such as continued inventory increase and deteriorating order demand, and the average contract price may fall by 10%~15% month-on-month.
Littelfuse has acquired a 200mm wafer fab in Dortmund, Germany, from Elmos Semiconductor for €93 million, which will increase production capacity for power semiconductors for a wide range of industrial end markets, including energy storage, automation, motor drives, renewable energy, power supplies and charging infrastructure.
Samsung DS division will issue performance bonuses of up to 16% in 2024.
