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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Advantest Corp Launches Power-Optimization Solution to Boost Energy Efficiency in Semiconductor Testing

Advantest Corp has unveiled a power-optimization solution to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in semiconductor testing operations, positioning the company to benefit from the industry’s shift towards more complex and power-hungry process…

Amanda Liu

01/10/2025, 08:31

5 minutes to read

Intel Seeks Apple Investment to Bolster Chip Production Amid Industry Shifts

Intel Corp is in talks with Apple Inc. for a potential investment and manufacturing partnership, which could help the chipmaker restore profitability and accelerate its turnaround efforts in the face of production setbacks and market share erosion.

Amanda Liu

25/09/2025, 07:10

4 minutes to read

Sanan Optoelectronics Enhances Liquidity Amid Semiconductor Demand Surge Driven by Apple’s iPhone 17

Sanan Optoelectronics Co Ltd, a leading provider of LED epitaxial wafers, has seen a boost in financial performance and strategic positioning due to its supply chain integration with Apple and the growing demand for high-end consumer electronics, am…

Amanda Liu

23/09/2025, 12:53

6 minutes to read

Advantest Unveils Advanced Test Solutions at ITC 2025 Amid Semiconductor Industry Evolution

Advantest Corporation is set to unveil new test solutions at the International Test Conference 2025, addressing the challenges of advanced semiconductor manufacturing, including high-throughput testing, robust fault detection, and scalable test stru…

Amanda Liu

19/09/2025, 15:03

5 minutes to read

Lasertec Corp Faces Share Price Decline Amid Macroeconomic Shifts and Semiconductor Industry Challenges

Lasertec Corp, a Japanese manufacturer of semiconductor-related equipment, faces challenges in maintaining its share price due to market volatility and macroeconomic shifts, but its specialization in laser-based inspection and flat-panel display too…

Amanda Liu

19/09/2025, 13:21

7 minutes to read

Analog Devices Soars Amid AI Demand and Geopolitical Tensions

Analog Devices Inc. is experiencing market momentum driven by strong demand in the industrial and automotive sectors, as well as the adoption of artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, despite facing geopolitical risks and challenge…

Amanda Liu

18/09/2025, 14:48

6 minutes to read

Qualcomm Shares Soar as Semiconductor Demand Drives Market Rally

Qualcomm’s stock price has surged due to increasing demand for advanced chip technologies, driven by trends such as artificial intelligence, 5G network rollout, and smartphone penetration, positioning the company for continued growth and success.

Amanda Liu

17/09/2025, 07:11

5 minutes to read