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October 1
- Interview: Yuan Cheng Semiconductor: Who They Are? AMD and MiTAC Look to Them for Silicon Photonics, Taiwan's New Talent in Silicon Photonics Revealed➀ Yuan Cheng Semiconductor, a Taiwanese silicon photonics company, has partnered with AMD for research and development of next-generation silicon photonics technology; ➁ Chen Xianwei, the co-founder of Yuan Cheng Semiconductor, has a background in investment and finance, and sees the future in 'light'; ➂ Yuan Cheng Semiconductor aims to have its own manufacturing capabilities and has acquired Shianfa Optoelectronics, a laser epitaxy factory.
August 31
- How 'Black Myth: Wukong' Was Made: Why Japanese Game Developers Are Surprised and the Myth of AAA Games➀ The game 'Black Myth: Wukong' has surprised the industry with its technical proficiency, especially considering its small team size and lack of prior AAA experience. ➁ The game's use of Unreal Engine 5 has been a topic of discussion among developers, with many questioning the risk of using such a new engine for a AAA title. ➂ The game has faced criticism for its 'air walls' and other gameplay issues, suggesting a prioritization of visual aesthetics over gameplay mechanics.
August 28
- Why Did FOPLP Technology Explode in Popularity After 8 Years of Silence?➀ FOPLP, which started in 2016 with TSMC's InFO technology, uses rectangular glass substrates, offering three times the usable area of a 12-inch wafer, potentially reducing packaging costs. ➁ Despite its advantages, FOPLP has faced challenges such as low yield and the need for new materials and equipment. ➂ The resurgence of interest in FOPLP is driven by AI GPU manufacturers like NVIDIA and AMD seeking larger, cost-effective packaging solutions.