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| AMD sees unexpected demand for server CPUs |
3/5/2026 |
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Advanced Micro Devices is experiencing unexpectedly high demand for its server central processing units as agentic AI boosts adoption, CEO Lisa Su says. Su notes that demand has "far exceeded" expectations, leading to supply tightness as the supply chain adjusts. AMD is working with partners to address bottlenecks and expects to expand capacity next year.
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| iPhone 17e Is Here |
3/3/2026 |
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.Apple Adds MagSafe, Doubles Storage, Sticks With 1 Camera. iPhone 17e preorders begin on Wednesday, starting at $599 for a 256GB version.
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| Samsung reportedly exits 2D NAND, converts Hwaseong Line 12 to 1c DRAM end fab |
2/27/2026 |
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Samsung would stop operating the 12-inch line as early as March 2026. Hwaseong Line 12 has a monthly capacity of about 80,000 to 100,000 wafers. Customers were informed of the shutdown in 2025, consistent with Samsung's fourth-quarter guidance to phase out legacy planar NAND and shift investment to advanced processes.
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| Imec shows gas control boosts EUV lithography |
2/27/2026 |
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Imec has shown that controlling gas compositions during post-exposure extreme ultraviolet lithography steps can reduce exposure doses and increase wafer throughput. The research shows that increasing oxygen levels during post-exposure bake can improve the dose response of metal-oxide photoresists by 15% to 20%, while reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
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