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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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

ASML’s Bullish Outlook: Share‑Buybacks, EUV Leadership and Sub‑3nm Momentum

ASML’s bullish share‑buyback strategy and EUV focus boost investor confidence while the article details sub‑3 nm lithography challenges, yield gains, and tech trends driving future AI, IoT, automotive and quantum advances.

Amanda Liu

23/12/2025, 08:16

6 minutes to read

Why NXP Semiconductors Is Set to Lead the 3‑nm Automotive and IoT Chip Revolution

Explore why analysts are raising NXP Semiconductors’ target price and how its 3 nm automotive and IoT focus boosts yields, yields, and shareholder returns in a rapidly evolving chip market.

Amanda Liu

21/12/2025, 11:29

4 minutes to read

Advantest Leads the Charge: How Advanced Test Equipment Drives 1‑nm Node Success and AI‑Driven Innovation

Advantest’s advanced test tech keeps Japan’s semiconductor stocks ahead of sub‑10 nm nodes, boosting yields and powering AI, 5G, and quantum‑edge innovations.

Amanda Liu

21/12/2025, 03:20

6 minutes to read

Jefferies Boosts KLA to Buy: AI‑Driven Demand Fuels Semiconductor Tool Growth

Jefferies upgrades KLA to Buy, boosting its price target and spurring a share surge as AI and data‑center demand drives high‑end lithography and packaging tools to the forefront.

Amanda Liu

17/12/2025, 14:43

4 minutes to read

Advantest Unveils AI‑Focused Memory‑Testing System to Boost Yields Ahead of SEMICON 2025

Advantest unveils a memory‑handling test system for sub‑10‑nm AI chips, boosting yield and easing advanced node challenges ahead of SEMICON Japan 2025.

Amanda Liu

17/12/2025, 02:29

5 minutes to read

Monolithic Power Systems Declares Stable $1.56 Q4 Dividend Amid Semiconductor Surge

Monolithic Power Systems announces a $1.56 per‑share Q4 dividend, reflecting steady cash flow, yield gains on 7 nm nodes, and confidence in the evolving semiconductor landscape.

Amanda Liu

15/12/2025, 04:59

3 minutes to read

Monolithic Power Systems Declares $1.56 Q4 2025 Dividend, Balancing Shareholder Returns With Advanced Node Investment

Monolithic Power Systems announces a $1.56 Q4 2025 dividend, balancing shareholder returns while investing in advanced node yield and power‑electronics tech.

Amanda Liu

14/12/2025, 15:24

4 minutes to read

Analog Devices Keeps Strong Market Position Amid Rapid Semiconductor Advancements

Analog Devices keeps a strong market stance amid semiconductor tech shifts, balancing advanced node adoption, yield‑optimized design, and diverse customer reach.

Amanda Liu

14/12/2025, 09:35

5 minutes to read

Analog Devices Drives Signal‑Processing Innovation Amid Global Tokenisation Push

Analog Devices’ steady analog IC strategy powers IoT, automotive and finance—leveraging mature nodes, foundry partnerships, and yield‑optimized design to keep high‑precision signal processors in high demand.

Amanda Liu

13/12/2025, 11:10

5 minutes to read

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