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Friday, May 15, 2026

May 14 4:15 PM ET – May 15 4:15 PM ET

Product

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STMicroelectronics launches VD55G4 and VD65G4 ultralow-power image sensors consuming under 35 mW

The monochrome and RGB Bayer sensors feature global-shutter always-on detect-and-wake architecture with sleepy mode under 2 mW, targeting wearables, AR/VR/XR, and energy-harvesting vision nodes. ST's 10x power reduction at standard resolution signals aggressive competition in battery-constrained edge vision markets.

Capacity & Supply

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Samsung Electronics to scale down chip production ahead of union strike

The union is demanding 15% of operating profit as performance bonus, compared to Samsung's offer of 10% plus special compensation. The strike beginning May 21 could disrupt memory chip production at the world's largest chipmaker, though analysts estimate potential revenue impact below 1 trillion won if output slows 5%.

May 15·Reuters
Hanmi Semiconductor plans U.S. expansion to support HBM equipment sales

The South Korean equipment maker aims to establish a San Jose office by year-end to supply hybrid bonding and thermal compression bonders to SK Hynix's Indiana facility and pursue orders from memory and AI chipmakers. The move signals Hanmi's shift from Korea-based operations toward direct U.S. customer support as HBM demand accelerates across multiple semiconductor manufacturers.

May 15·Seoul Economic Daily

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