# Semiconductor
Latest news and articles about Semiconductor
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Nexchip’s 100-Fold Capital Boost Signals Aggressive Expansion in China’s Semiconductor Heartland
Nexchip has increased the capital of its subsidiary, Hefei Jingyi Integrated Circuit, by nearly 100-fold to 2 billion RMB while taking 100% ownership. This strategic move reflects a major consolidation and expansion effort within Hefei’s semiconductor cluster, aimed at strengthening China's domestic supply chain for specialized integrated circuits.
China’s Open-Source Gambit: Beijing Accelerates RISC-V Pivot as SMIC Profits Surge
China is accelerating its independence from Western chip architectures by launching the high-performance RISC-V 'Xiangshan' processor and 'Ruyi' OS. Bolstered by a 36% profit surge at SMIC and full capacity utilization at Hua Hong, the nation is building a comprehensive, localized semiconductor ecosystem backed by its largest tech conglomerates.
DDR5 Price Softening Signals a Shift in the Global Memory Cycle
DDR5 memory prices have dropped by 1.29% to an average of $38.167, signaling a normalization of the high-speed DRAM market. This decline, affecting both DDR4 and DDR5, suggests that supply is catching up with demand as the industry moves past early adoption phases.
From Diapers to Wafers: A Chinese Hygiene-Materials Maker Moves into Semiconductor Supplies
Yanjiang Co., a Shenzhen-listed maker of diaper and hygiene-product materials, has proposed to acquire 98.54% of Ningbo Yongqiang Technology, a semiconductor-materials company, using a mix of shares and cash. The transaction is incomplete: audits and valuation are pending, and the deal will likely be treated as a related-party transaction because certain sellers will hold more than 5% of the listed stock post-deal.