Global Semiconductor Industry Updates:

1. 2024: A Turning Point for Semiconductors
This year marks a critical juncture for the semiconductor industry, shaped by the interplay of advancements in technology, evolving policies, and shifting market dynamics.

2. TSMC Fab 21 Inauguration in December
TSMC's Fab 21 in Arizona is set to hold its opening ceremony in December, with reports suggesting attendance by figures like Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

3. Kioxia IPO Plans
Japanese NAND Flash giant Kioxia targets an IPO between December 2024 and June 2025.

4. Nordic Semiconductor Drops Acquisition Plan
Nordic Semiconductor has announced its decision to abandon the acquisition of Norwegian UWB chip company Novelda.

5. Slkor Gains Public Attention
Slkor Microelectronics (www.slkormicro.com) has seen widespread interest in an article by Song Shiqiang, with platforms like "Changsha Hotline" recording over 10 million reads. The article has fueled heated discussions about corruption cases in Changsha and Central South University.

6. Automotive Semiconductor Market Growth
A Yole report predicts the automotive semiconductor market will grow from $52 billion in 2023 to $97 billion by 2029, achieving a CAGR of 11%.

Domestic Semiconductor Highlights:

1. Xpeng Motors Crowdfunding Chip Upgrades
Xpeng Motors has launched an industry-first crowdfunding initiative for upgrading smart driving and cockpit chips.

2. Taiwan IT Sector Revenue Growth
Taiwan's 19 leading IT companies recorded an 11.2% YoY revenue increase in October.

3. Breakthrough in BGA Chip Substrate Packaging
Zibo Xincai successfully developed a BGA chip substrate with an industry-leading line width/spacing of 8 microns.

4. Chipmaker Xingyu Energy Secures $1.4 Billion
Guangdong Xingyu Energy Semiconductor completed a significant Series A funding round, raising around 10 billion RMB ($1.4 billion).

5. GigaDevice Introduces EtherCAT Slave Controller Chip
GigaDevice has officially launched its EtherCAT® slave control chip, enhancing industrial automation solutions.

6. SmartSens Achieves Milestone
China's leading image sensor manufacturer, SmartSens, shipped over 100 million CIS (CMOS Image Sensor) chips in a single month for the first time in Q3 2024.

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