Advantest Raises Forecast on AI Demand
Advantest raised its FY2026 revenue forecast to 1.86 trillion yen, driven by strong AI semiconductor demand. The CEO highlighted potential in CPU and optoelectronic fusion markets.
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Samsung 2027 HBM Capacity Sold Out
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MediaTek wins second AI ASIC client for 2028 launch
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