Amanda Liu

Semiconductor Industry Analyst

Semiconductor industry analyst with 12 years of experience covering chip design, fabrication technology, and equipment manufacturing. Former process engineer at a major foundry who transitioned to journalism to explain the complex semiconductor ecosystem. Specializes in advanced node technologies, memory architectures, analog and mixed-signal chips, and the capital equipment that enables chip manufacturing. Expert in analyzing fab capacity, technology roadmaps, and geopolitical impacts on the global chip supply chain.

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AMD’s Share Moves & the 3nm Revolution: How AI Demand Fuels Chip Innovation

AMD’s stock reflects AI‑driven demand and semiconductor progress; learn how 5 nm/3 nm nodes, EUV, and 3D integration shape yield, CapEx and future chip performance.

Amanda Liu

31/12/2025, 10:29

6 minutes to read

Qualcomm Finalizes Alphawave Deal, Boosting AI Data‑Center Edge‑Accelerator Footprint

Qualcomm’s acquisition of Alphawave boosts its AI‑data‑center edge, pairing 28 nm silicon‑intelligence with 5G infrastructure for faster, lower‑power inference.

Amanda Liu

31/12/2025, 09:59

4 minutes to read

ASML’s High‑NA EUV Drives AI, 5G, and Automotive Chip Growth Amid Global Pressures

ASML’s High‑NA EUV drives 2‑nm nodes, boosts AI and automotive chip yields, and meets 5G demands—offering investors a resilient, tech‑forward growth story.

Amanda Liu

31/12/2025, 09:10

5 minutes to read

AMD’s AI‑Chip Momentum: How 3 nm Tech, Foundry Strategy & Partnerships Power the Future of Computing

AMD’s AI‑chip strategy and 3 nm advancement fuel high‑performance, energy‑efficient processors that power edge AI, 6G and sustainable data centers.

Amanda Liu

27/12/2025, 07:23

4 minutes to read

How NXP Is Capitalizing on WBG Materials & 5 nm Advances for Future Growth

Discover how NXP Semiconductors is leveraging wide‑bandgap materials, 7‑nm/5‑nm nodes, and advanced manufacturing to drive growth in automotive, EV, and 5G markets.

Amanda Liu

26/12/2025, 22:03

5 minutes to read

Intel’s 18‑Angstrom Node: Yield, CapEx, and Market Dynamics Explained

Intel’s 18‑angstrom node: a deep dive into yield, EUV challenges, and the strategic battle to regain 10‑nm edge in the foundry race.

Amanda Liu

26/12/2025, 16:16

4 minutes to read

First Solar’s Stock Climbs as Alphabet’s Solar Deal Spurs Demand and Yield‑Optimized Tech Growth

First Solar’s shares surge as Alphabet’s $billion‑deal with Intersect Power fuels demand for solar power in data‑center AI infrastructure, highlighting the role of advanced semiconductors in renewable energy growth.

Amanda Liu

25/12/2025, 19:55

5 minutes to read

How KLA’s AI‑Driven Lithography Tools Propel Next‑Gen Chip Innovation

Discover how KLA’s cutting‑edge EUV inspection and metrology tools unlock yield and performance gains in 2‑nm chips, driving AI, edge computing and future tech.

Amanda Liu

25/12/2025, 19:05

4 minutes to read

Analog Devices Rises: Analyst Upgrades, Yield Mastery, & 14‑nm Innovation

Analog Devices’ rising analyst targets reflect its strong analog/ RF edge and strategic use of 14‑nm tech; the article explains how yield‑centric manufacturing fuels its market leadership.

Amanda Liu

23/12/2025, 20:35

5 minutes to read

First Solar Surges as Alphabet’s Intersect Power Deal Fuels Semiconductor‑Powered Renewable Growth

First Solar’s share surge fuels optimism, but the real driver is cutting‑edge semiconductor tech—yield‑boosted 3 nm nodes, EUV lithography, and power‑efficient SiC/GaN chips—pushing renewables and AI into the next era.

Amanda Liu

23/12/2025, 08:36

6 minutes to read

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