With the global chip shortage extending into its third year, the world’s number one player is looking stronger than ever.
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Taiwan’s TSMC forecast an up to 37% jump in current-quarter sales and said it expects chip capacity to remain very tight this year.
Revenue at Taiwan’s TSMC rose to a record in the first quarter on demand for chips used in smartphones, computers and cars.
Nvidia is interested in exploring using Intel for manufacturing its chips, CEO Jensen Huang said on a call with reporters.
Semiconductors are becoming “weaponised” with the current trade wars and supply chain issues.
Taiwan saw regional blackouts across the island on Thursday in the latest sign its electrical grid is struggling to meet rising demands from technology manufacturers.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger gives himself an A- grade for his first year running the chip maker. Investors are proving to be tougher graders.
Taiwan has proposed a new law to prevent China from stealing its chip technology, amid rising concern in Taipei that Beijing is stepping up its economic espionage.
Intel is close to buying Israeli firm Tower Semiconductor for about $6-billion, a source said, a move aimed at competing better with Taiwan’s TSMC.
Global chip sales hit a record in 2021 at $555.9-billion, up 26.2% on the year, and topping a trillion units for the first time ever.