SemiPulse — Semiconductor Intelligence

In a press release on May 20, Japan-based Tokuyama Corporation said it will build a second high-purity isopropyl alcohol plant in Kaohsiung through its joint venture with Formosa Plastics, a move aimed at strengthening global semiconductor supply chains by increasing capacity and quality assurance for electronic manufacturing chemicals and improving stability for customers worldwide through enhanc

AI chip boom strains ABF substrate supply chain

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digitimes.com 2026-05-21

AI is shifting the semiconductor supply chain's next bottleneck from wafer fabrication and HBM memory to ABF substrates — a lower-profile but critical packaging material used in high-end CPUs, GPUs, ASICs, and networking chips.

Tech Forum 2026: How much longer can semiconductors sustain Taiwan?

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digitimes.com 2026-05-21

During a keynote discussion session at Tech Forum 2026, DIGITIMES senior reporter Monica Chen and semiconductor analyst Andrew Lu shared their views on current AI server technology transformations, concerns over capital expenditure bubbles among global cloud giants, changes in application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and chip architectures, and TSMC's global expansion strategy.

OSE targets AI server SMT growth as memory demand lifts outlook

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digitimes.com 2026-05-21

Orient Semiconductor Electronics (OSE) said that strong memory market demand is lifting its outlook and expanding its role in the memory supply chain, while also strengthening its importance in surface-mount technology (SMT) for AI server boards with major US clients.

Commentary: China builds its memory twin engines; IPO push for YMTC, CXMT intensifies

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digitimes.com 2026-05-21

China's memory chip industry is entering a critical capital markets phase, with YMTC formally launching IPO counselling and CXMT resuming its STAR Market listing review after updating its prospectus. The parallel moves mark an accelerated push by China's two leading memory chipmakers to secure long-term funding and expand their role in the global semiconductor industry.

US targets Hua Hong's 7nm nodes while China targets South Korean partners to evade sanctions

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digitimes.com 2026-05-21

The US Department of Commerce (DOC) has reportedly issued "is-informed" letters to several major wafer fab equipment (WFE) manufacturers, ordering an immediate halt to tool shipments destined for Hua Hong Semiconductor, China's second-largest foundry. The restrictions specifically target two facilities within the Hua Hong Group, including its subsidiary Huali Microelectronics, which US officials b