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今年7月，罗唯仁退休，随后传出10月底已赴英特尔担任研发副总，同时爆出他在离职前疑似利用其高 阶主管身份，要求团队成员向他进行多场技术简报，同时带走涉及2纳米与1.4纳米等先进制程，共20箱 的复印与手写资料。 台积电中生代竞争暗潮浮现 针对罗唯仁"带枪投靠"传闻，英特尔执行长陈立武日前公开表示，所有指控都是谣言与臆测，毫无根 据，英特尔一向尊重他人知识产权。前外资分析师陆行之表示，台积电的提告仍需观察，是做做样子还 是真的要替股东争取权益。他同时断言罗唯仁可能会遭英特尔切割。 曾任台积电工程师的台北市议员曾献莹分析，台积电的提告动作至少有三层意义，包括向客户及投资人 宣示台积电处理泄密案原则一致、宣示PIP（机密信息保护）部门不是只打苍蝇不打老虎，最后是保护 制程机密的决心。曾献莹表示，未来观察的重点包括当局的态度，是否会上升到"国安法"层级，是否会 向美国法院提告打跨境官司，求偿的金额以及英特尔的态度。 来源：环球时报 【环球时报特约记者 程东】台积电日前爆出重量级人事震撼弹，退休资深副总罗唯仁遭指控在离职 前"扛走20箱机密"，"回锅"美国英特尔，引发岛内科技圈哗然。舆论担忧，罗唯仁如果携带台积电"机 ...

Core Viewpoint - The recent dip in artificial intelligence (AI) stocks presents a buying opportunity, as the sector is expected to grow significantly by 2026 despite concerns of a bubble [1][2]. Nvidia - Nvidia is a leader in the AI space, with its GPUs dominating the artificial intelligence accelerator market [3]. - Recent quarterly results showed a 62% revenue increase to $57 billion, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) rising by 67% [6]. - The company forecasts global data center capital expenditures could reach between $3 trillion and $4 trillion by 2030, indicating strong future growth potential [7]. AMD - AMD has improved its position in the AI accelerator chip market, with its CEO predicting a 60% compound annual growth rate for its data center division through 2030 [9]. - The overall compound annual growth rate for AMD is projected to be about 35%, making it a strong investment opportunity [11]. Broadcom - Broadcom is focusing on custom AI chips, partnering with hyperscaler clients to develop application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) [12]. - The company reported a 63% year-over-year revenue increase to $5.2 billion, with expectations to rise to $6.2 billion in Q4 [14]. Taiwan Semiconductor - Taiwan Semiconductor is a key player in the AI hardware supply chain, benefiting from the growth of companies like Nvidia and AMD [15]. - The company reported a 41% year-over-year revenue increase, driven by strong demand for AI computing hardware [16].

Core Viewpoint - The Federal Reserve's recent interest rate cut and the halt of quantitative tightening have positively impacted the U.S. stock market, particularly the tech sector, leading to significant increases in the market capitalizations of major tech companies [1] Group 1: U.S. Tech Companies Performance - The Nasdaq index reached a new high of 24019.99, with major tech stocks like Nvidia, Apple, Google, and Microsoft collectively valued at approximately $4 trillion, surpassing the total market capitalization of A-shares [1] - Other notable tech companies such as Amazon, Broadcom, Meta, TSMC, and Tesla have also reached market capitalizations of around $2 trillion [1][2] Group 2: Chinese Tech Companies Performance - Chinese tech companies have shown significant stock price increases, with Alibaba's market cap reaching $379.9 billion after a 92.42% rise, while other companies like Xpeng and SMIC have also seen substantial gains [4] - The emergence of the CNQQ ETF, which focuses on high-quality Chinese tech companies, indicates a growing interest from global investors in the Chinese tech sector [5][12] Group 3: Investment Trends and Market Sentiment - The trend of investing in tech sectors rather than individual companies is gaining traction, with the CNQQ ETF allowing global investors to access a diversified portfolio of Chinese tech stocks [16] - Global investors are increasingly optimistic about Chinese tech companies, with significant investments being made in firms like Alibaba, which is transitioning into an AI-focused company [17][18] Group 4: AI and Future Prospects - The AI sector is seen as a key growth driver for Chinese tech companies, with firms like Baidu and Alibaba making significant advancements in AI technologies [19] - The potential for Chinese tech companies to emerge as global leaders in AI is highlighted, with a focus on their ability to innovate and meet real customer needs [19][20]

Group 1: Trade Deal with Taiwan - The Trump administration is negotiating a trade deal with Taiwan that may involve the island renewing its investment in semiconductors and advanced technology in the U.S. [1] - Major Taiwanese chipmakers, including TSMC, are expected to expand operations in the U.S. and train more American workers as part of the potential deal [2] - In exchange for the tech investment, the Trump administration may reduce the current 20% tariff on other Taiwanese goods [2] Group 2: Geopolitical Context - The negotiations with Taiwan occur amid heightened tensions following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's strong defense of Taiwan's independence, suggesting military response from Japan in case of a Chinese attack [6] - Chinese officials reacted strongly to Japan's statements, summoning Japan's ambassador and warning against travel to Japan [7] - China's defense ministry asserted that any Japanese intervention would not protect Taiwan, indicating the seriousness of the geopolitical situation [7]

台积电强调，罗唯仁掌握的公司营业秘密及机密资讯关乎企业核心竞争力，其离职后即加入直接竞争对手阵营的行为，已严重 违反双方约定，极有可能导致相关核心技术信息被不当使用、泄漏或转移，对公司权益构成重大威胁。目前，相关诉讼已进入 司法程序，后续进展有待法院进一步审理裁决。 值得注意的是，11月20日，英特尔CEO陈立武在出席半导体产业协会（SIA）年度颁奖典礼时，针对该传闻作出公开回应。他 明确表示，外界关于罗唯仁携带机密文件加盟的指控"都是谣言与臆测"，并强调"英特尔向来尊重他人知识产权"，间接回应了 商业秘密侵权的相关质疑。 公开资料显示，罗唯仁于 2004 年 7 月加入台积电，2014 年 2 月晋升为资深副总经理，长期深耕公司核心运作体系，对台积电 先进制程技术的发展路径与长期规划拥有高度接触权和掌控力，是公司内部关键高阶主管之一。2024 年 3 月，台积电将其调 任至 "企业策略发展部" 担任资深副总经理，该部门定位为董事长暨总裁的咨询幕僚单位，职责范围内无需参与研发部门的监 督与管理工作。但台积电在诉讼中指出，罗唯仁调任后仍要求研发部门召开专项会议并提供相关资料，持续追踪公司先进制程 技术的研发进展 ...

Group 1: Market Performance - Major U.S. index futures are showing positive trends, with Dow futures up 0.18%, S&P 500 futures up 0.21%, and Nasdaq futures up 0.26% [1] - Chinese concept stocks are mixed, with Alibaba up 1.07%, Pinduoduo up 1.05%, and JD.com up 1.16%, while Xpeng Motors is down 2.26% and Bilibili is down 1.81% [1] Group 2: Company Earnings and Projections - Dell reported Q3 revenue of $27.005 billion, an 11% year-over-year increase, and attributed this growth to a surge in AI server orders, with $12.3 billion in orders received and $5.6 billion shipped [1] - Dell raised its annual AI server shipment forecast from $20 billion to $25 billion, projecting over 150% year-over-year growth, driven by strong demand for AI products [1] - Li Auto's Q3 revenue was 27.4 billion yuan, a 36.2% year-over-year decline, with a net loss of 624.4 million yuan compared to a profit of 2.8 billion yuan in the same period last year [5] - Li Auto's Q4 revenue guidance is between 26.5 billion yuan and 29.2 billion yuan, below market expectations of 37.25 billion yuan [5] Group 3: Industry Developments - Uber announced the launch of a fully autonomous Robotaxi service in Abu Dhabi, expanding its partnership with WeRide, although some routes will still have safety drivers [2] - Nvidia's market share is projected to decline from 85% to 75% by 2030, despite the company remaining a leader in the AI data center market, which is expected to grow to approximately $1.2 trillion [3] - Rapidus, a Japanese chip manufacturer, plans to build a 1.4nm wafer fab by FY2027, aiming to close the gap with TSMC [4] - Elon Musk announced that Tesla's Robotaxi fleet in Austin will double next month, although specific operational numbers have not been disclosed [4] Group 4: Fundraising and IPOs - Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman is planning to raise $5 billion for a new closed-end fund, with $2 billion coming from institutional investors, coinciding with an IPO of his company, Pershing Square Capital Management [5]

Core Insights - A study indicates that most core technologies required for advanced packaging of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) are held by countries outside of South Korea [1] - South Korean companies excel in manufacturing and stacking HBM but are overly reliant on foreign companies for raw materials and equipment, which may expose them to patent litigation risks in the future [1][2] - TSMC and Adeia from the U.S. are leaders in hybrid bonding technology, with Adeia holding the most valuable patents based on a review of over 10,000 related patents from 2003 to 2022 [1] Patent Landscape - According to K-PEG ratings, TSMC ranks first in the number of high-quality patents above A3 level, followed by Samsung, Micron, and IBM [2] - China is rapidly growing in the memory sector, with companies like Yangtze Memory Technologies holding core technologies, including Xtacking, which are registered across South Korea, the U.S., Japan, Europe, and China [2] - Although South Korea holds the second-largest number of HBM-related patents, their quality and impact are below average due to reliance on imported core equipment and materials, posing risks to domestic companies [2] Future Implications - Companies may currently prefer to negotiate licensing agreements privately, but issues may escalate into litigation as hybrid bonding commercializes in 2026 [2]

如果您希望可以时常见面，欢迎标星收藏哦~ 根据美国媒体《Fast Company》报导，美国亚利桑那州民众对台积电厂房上的「tsmc」标志感 到好奇甚至困惑。 有人形容Logo像羽毛球拍、有人以为是迪斯可球，还有人觉得是填字游戏，甚至还说是瑕疵晶片 或贴了苍蝇的纱窗；而Logo上方与下方散落的黑点设计，更让不少外国网友直问：「这些黑点到 底是什么？代表有缺陷的产品吗？」 除了外观备受讨论，Logo中的英文字母「tsmc」使用小写t也成为话题。 事实上，台积电的Logo于1988年发表，包含晶圆、红色英文字母及11个黑点。时任财务副总洪 铁城曾指出，Logo中tsmc的「t」使用小写原因是代表「出头」的意象，象征企业勇于创新、出 头天精神。 据数位时代报导，台积电的Logo在公司成立一年后，于1988年时首次亮相。 Logo显示为背后网 格状、接近圆形的图案是用一种风格化的设计表现晶圆。 不过，台积电曾在2001年小幅修改了Logo，虽然整体变化不大，但那些代表着缺陷芯片的黑色 网格数量大幅减少，从原先超过15格以上，简化为11格。 黑点设计背后象征无名功臣 真正揭示Logo含意的，是台积电文教基金会顾问、工号 ...