Technology / Semiconductor / Internet Research

Nicolas Baratte

Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) / Equity Bottom-Up

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing)

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<li>WSTS is revising up Semiconductor demand for 2024 and 2025, AI demand higher than expected. Taiwan AI Server ODM revenues are still booming, impressive numbers.</li>
<li>Samsung and SK Hynix expediting new LPDDR “In Memory Processing” for Nvidia in 2026. TSMC forecast AI demand 3x increase to 2026.</li>
<li>Intel 18A low yield and low density brings new light on management reshuffle. TSMC N2 is ~20% ahead. Apple trying its own 5G modem, again.</li>
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WSTS is revising up Semiconductor demand for 2024 and 2025, AI demand higher than expected. Taiwan AI Server ODM revenues are still booming, impressive numbers.
Samsung and SK Hynix expediting new LPDDR “In Memory Processing” for Nvidia in 2026. TSMC forecast AI demand 3x increase to 2026.
Intel 18A low yield and low density brings new light on management reshuffle. TSMC N2 is ~20% ahead. Apple trying its own 5G modem, again.


Tech News: Semi Revised Up, TSMC CoWoS up 3x, Hynix Speeding up for Nvidia, Intel 18A Behind TSMC N2

Founder/CEO of ROK Advisory, ROK Advisory LLC

Ken S. Kim

Founder/CEO of ROK Advisory

ROK Advisory LLC

ROK is an independent research advisory firm. We guide you to minimize the information gap between foreign and local investors in Northeast Asia with a focus in Korea, Taiwan and Japan.

Independent Research Advisory Firm

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Why the 6 hour martial law in Korea was called by President Yoon</li>
<li>The negative impact of the President's decision is one of many reasons for Korea to underperform into 1h25</li>
<li>Corp Value Up plays are still attractive; for those looking to short, you might have to wait longer</li>
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Why the 6 hour martial law in Korea was called by President Yoon
The negative impact of the President's decision is one of many reasons for Korea to underperform into 1h25
Corp Value Up plays are still attractive; for those looking to short, you might have to wait longer


Tracking developments across tech supply chains, Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tracking developments across tech supply chains

<ul><li>Unisoc secures US$448M in funding to improve development of 5G chips, highlighting the growing importance of 5G technology in the tech industry.</li><li>India aims to attract more electric vehicle manufacturers by expanding incentives, signaling a push towards sustainable transportation solutions.</li><li>Nvidia collaborates with Thailand on AI despite challenges in the data center ecosystem, showing commitment to advancing AI technology globally.</li></ul>

Unisoc secures US$448M in funding to improve development of 5G chips, highlighting the growing importance of 5G technology in the tech industry.India aims to attract more electric vehicle manufacturers by expanding incentives, signaling a push towards sustainable transportation solutions.Nvidia collaborates with Thailand on AI despite challenges in the data center ecosystem, showing commitment to advancing AI technology globally.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (06-Dec-2024): Unisoc gets $448M to enhance 5G chip development.

<ul><li>Artificial intelligence granted sovereign status, with autonomous decision-making capabilities, gaining power and authority.</li><li>Fujifilm Taiwan expands by building a new plant in Hsinchu, while ASM grows in proximity to TSMC and suppliers in Taiwan.</li><li>China issues a warning to Biden and Trump with an export ban on gallium and germanium, impacting US industries; Marvell sees strong 3Q24 results boosted by high demand for AI silicon.</li></ul>

Artificial intelligence granted sovereign status, with autonomous decision-making capabilities, gaining power and authority.Fujifilm Taiwan expands by building a new plant in Hsinchu, while ASM grows in proximity to TSMC and suppliers in Taiwan.China issues a warning to Biden and Trump with an export ban on gallium and germanium, impacting US industries; Marvell sees strong 3Q24 results boosted by high demand for AI silicon.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Dec-2024): AI sovereignty.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

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<li>Kioxia is planning to offer its IPO on 18 December 2024.  This Insight profiles Kioxia and its market.</li>
<li>NAND flash, Kioxia's product, is a commodity, and that results in dramatic price, revenue, and margin swings.</li>
<li>Kioxia is in a joint venture that provides excellent scale economies which are offset by a supply agreement that amplifies troubles caused by oversupplies</li>
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Kioxia is planning to offer its IPO on 18 December 2024.  This Insight profiles Kioxia and its market.
NAND flash, Kioxia's product, is a commodity, and that results in dramatic price, revenue, and margin swings.
Kioxia is in a joint venture that provides excellent scale economies which are offset by a supply agreement that amplifies troubles caused by oversupplies


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Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures a wide range of consumer and industrial electronic equipment and products such as semiconductors, personal computers, peripherals, monitors, televisions, and home appliances including air conditioners and microwave ovens. The Company also produces Internet access network systems and telecommunications equipment including mobile phones.

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Tech News: Semi Revised Up, TSMC CoWoS up 3x, Hynix Speeding up for Nvidia, Intel 18A Behind TSMC N2

Semi revised up for 2024 and 2025, with AI demand exceeding expectations. Taiwan AI Server ODM revenues continue to soar. Samsung, Hynix, TSMC...

Nicolas Baratte

The Ides of March in December

The impact of President Yoon's call for martial law will be felt into 1H25. Here are some things to look out for as we head into 2025 for Korea.

Ken S. Kim

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (06-Dec-2024): Unisoc gets $448M to enhance 5G chip development.

Unisoc secures $448M funding for 5G chip development, India aims to attract EV manufacturers, Nvidia partners with Thailand for AI despite data...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Dec-2024): AI sovereignty.

AI granted sovereign power, Fujifilm Taiwan builds in Hsinchu, ASM expands near TSMC, China threatens US industries, Marvell sees strong 3Q24,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Understanding Kioxia, A Worthwhile IPO?

With Kioxia's upcoming IPO prospective stockholders need to consider the challenges of the volatile NAND flash market, Kioxia's competition, and...

Jim Handy

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Tech News: Semi Revised Up, TSMC CoWoS up 3x, Hynix Speeding up for Nvidia, Intel 18A Behind TSMC N2

​Semi revised up for 2024 and 2025, with AI demand exceeding expectations. Taiwan AI Server ODM revenues continue to soar. Samsung, Hynix, TSMC...

Nicolas Baratte

The Ides of March in December

The impact of President Yoon's call for martial law will be felt into 1H25. Here are some things to look out for as we head into 2025 for Korea.

Ken S. Kim

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (06-Dec-2024): Unisoc gets $448M to enhance 5G chip development.

Unisoc secures $448M funding for 5G chip development, India aims to attract EV manufacturers, Nvidia partners with Thailand for AI despite data...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (05-Dec-2024): AI sovereignty.

AI granted sovereign power, Fujifilm Taiwan builds in Hsinchu, ASM expands near TSMC, China threatens US industries, Marvell sees strong 3Q24,...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Understanding Kioxia, A Worthwhile IPO?

With ​Kioxia's upcoming IPO prospective stockholders need to consider the challenges of the volatile NAND flash market, Kioxia's competition, and...

Jim Handy

Semi revised up for 2024 and 2025, with AI demand exceeding expectations. Taiwan AI Server ODM revenues continue to soar. Samsung, Hynix, TSMC...

With Kioxia's upcoming IPO prospective stockholders need to consider the challenges of the volatile NAND flash market, Kioxia's competition, and...