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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
US imposes new rules to curb semiconductor design software sales to China
It appears the Trump administration has imposed new export controls on chip design software as it seeks to further undermine China's ability to make and use advanced AI chips. Siemens EDA, Cadence Design Systems and Synopsys all confirmed that they have received notices from the U.S. Commerce Department about new export controls on electronic automation design (EDA) software to China. EDA tools are primarily used to aid with the design and validation of semiconductor manufacturing, testing, and for monitoring performance and quality. They are used by chip foundries, chipmakers, networking hardware companies, the automotive industry, and many more. Siemens EDA, a division of German tech conglomerate Siemens, told TechCrunch that it has received a notice from the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) last week about new export controls on EDA software to China and Chinese military end users. "Siemens has supported customers in China for more than 150 years and will continue to work with our customers globally to mitigate the impact of these new restrictions while operating in compliance with applicable national export control regimes," the company said. U.S.-based Synopsys, which also makes EDA software, said on Thursday that it had also received a similar letter from the BIS. The company also suspended its forecast for the third quarter and full-year 2025. Cadence also received a notice from the BIS saying a license is now required for "the export, re-export or in-country transfer of electronic design automation software" to customers in China. The news was first reported by The Financial Times. The new export rules come as the U.S. ramps up its efforts to hinder Chinese companies as the battle for AI supremacy heats up. But these export controls are increasingly hurting the U.S. chip industry, which has long enjoyed significant market share in China. Nvidia alone has incurred billions in losses due to restrictions on sales of its H20 and Hopper AI chips to Chinese customers. The company, along with rival AMD, is even said to be working on selling lower-powered versions of its AI chips to Chinese customers. The U.S. Commerce Department did not immediately return a request for comment outside regular business hours. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Inter-ministerial group setup to assess Quality Control Orders
New Delhi: The government has setup an Inter Ministerial Group (IMG) to assess the Quality Control Orders (QCO) proposed by various ministries and examine the possibility of graded standards or exempting Indian manufacturers who meet a de minimis standard from the requirement of obtaining BIS licenses or third party certification. Ministries and departments need to obtain the recommendations of the IMG before notifying any QCO. The group comprises senior officials of the ministries of finance, commerce and industry, consumer affairs, and Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), among others. The group has been formed amid differences of views on the content and need for QCOs and aims to promote a Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dukung Orang Terkasih Menghadapi Limfoma: Mulai Di Sini Limfoma Baca Undo 'Whole of Government' approach, the Cabinet Secretariat said in an office memorandum. In cases of unfair trade practices, the IMG may assess whether the problem is generic and cross-cutting or country specific. Live Events 'Implementation of such QCOs often has consequences for sectors handled by other ministries. There are also instances of differences of views on the content of/need for QCOs,' the Cabinet Secretariat said. As per the memorandum, any proposal for a QCO would have to be referred to the IMG of to assess and evaluate the proposal, apart from the consultation with BIS. The Terms of Reference of the IMG include evaluation of QCOs and making recommendations, examining requests from ministries and departments for reconsideration, review or modification of existing QCOs. 'In cases of unfair trade practices, it may assess whether the problem is generic and cross-cutting or country specific,' it said., adding that the IMG may use quantitative criteria such as a scoring methodology of restrictiveness, and qualitative criteria based on relative merits/demerits. Besides having special regard for the interests of Indian MSMEs , the IMG may explore or examine the possibility of graded standards, specifying different quality levels for the same product, alternate ways of implementing QCOs such as exempting Indian manufacturers who meet a 'de minimis' standard from the requirement of obtaining BIS licenses, self certification and third party certification etc. Further, in case the QCO imposes standards that are not aligned with international standards, there should be a strong justification which should be recorded, keeping in mind the costs which may arise to exporters and others from such differential.
India Today
a day ago
- Business
- India Today
Vivo S30 and S30 Pro Mini launched, here is everything you need to know about them
Vivo has officially launched its new S30 series in China, featuring the Vivo S30 and a more compact but decked-out model called the S30 Pro Mini. These smartphones bring colourful and attractive designs, solid hardware, and camera-focused features, all while keeping the price relatively reasonable — at least when you convert the Chinese prices to Indian currency. Both models also offer a few high-end touches, such as periscope cameras, vibrant AMOLED displays, and large batteries with fast charging. Here is everything you need to know about the newly launched Vivo S30 and S30 Pro S30, S30 Pro Mini: Price and availabilityIn China, the Vivo S30 starts at CNY 2,699 (roughly Rs 32,000) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant. The higher RAM and storage models — 12GB + 512GB and 16GB + 512GB are priced at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs 36,000) and CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs 39,000), for the Vivo S30 Pro Mini, the base model with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage is priced at CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs 41,500), while the 12GB + 512GB version costs CNY 3,799 (roughly Rs 45,000). The top-end 16GB + 512GB model is priced at CNY 3,999 (about Rs 45,000). Vivo is offering some perks for early buyers in China, including trade-in deals, extended warranties, and limited-edition accessories like phone cases, stands, and even themed the bigger question is — will the Vivo S30 series come to India? Well, one of the phone — the S30 Pro Mini is expected to launch in India as the Vivo X200 FE. Vivo hasn't confirmed a launch date just yet, but the phone has already appeared on the BIS certification website, hinting that the release is around the corner — possibly in July. Reports also suggest it will come in at least two colour options: grey and S30, S30 Pro Mini: Key specs and featuresadvertisementThe Vivo S30 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and 3,840Hz PWM dimming. It supports up to 5,000 nits of peak brightness. The S30 Pro Mini is slightly smaller at 6.31 inches but uses an LTPO AMOLED panel with an even higher 4,320Hz PWM dimming rate for better eye the Vivo S30 runs on the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chip, which is good enough for everyday tasks and some light gaming. The S30 Pro Mini, on the other hand, uses the more powerful Dimensity 9300+ phones come with a triple rear camera setup. The primary camera is a 50-megapixel Sony LYT700V sensor on the S30 and Sony's IMX921 on the S30 Pro Mini. There's also a 50-megapixel periscope lens with 3x optical zoom and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera. For selfies, there's a 50-megapixel front camera with life is another highlight. Both models pack a 6,500mAh battery with support for 90W fast charging. The Vivo S30 has a plastic frame, while the S30 Pro Mini sports an aluminium frame and also comes with an IP69 rating for dust and water options include Wi-Fi 6 on the Vivo S30 and Wi-Fi 7 on the S30 Pro Mini, along with Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, and stereo speakers with Hi-Res audio. Both phones run Android 15 with Vivo's OriginOS 5 on top and come with features like easy data transfer, AirPods finder, and a Flash Sale Engine for faster ticket booking.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Synopsys suspends forecasts after US cracks down on China chip software exports
Synopsys suspended its annual and quarterly forecasts just a day after issuing them, as new U.S. export restrictions on China cast uncertainty over its ability to sell chip design software in the key market. Shares of the company were down marginally in extended trading after closing the session nearly 2% lower. The company said it received a letter from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, informing Synopsys of new export restrictions related to China, after reporting results on Wednesday. "Synopsys is currently assessing the potential impact of the BIS letter on its business, operating results and financial condition," it said in a statement. The United States has ordered a broad swathe of companies to stop shipping goods to China without a license and revoked licenses already granted to certain suppliers, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Firms that supply electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductors were sent letters last Friday saying that licenses would now be required to ship to Chinese customers. The EDA software makers include Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens EDA , a subsidiary of Siemens. Siemens will work with customers globally to mitigate the impact of the new restrictions, a company spokesperson said late on Wednesday. Cadence said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that the BIS informed the company about the license requirement last Friday. "The new requirements are complex, and we are engaging with BIS to obtain further clarification, as we assess the impact on our business and financial results," Cadence added. The new restrictions - which are likely to escalate tensions with Beijing - appear aimed at choke points to prevent China from getting products necessary for key sectors.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Synopsys suspends forecasts after US cracks down on China chip software exports
Synopsys suspended its annual and quarterly forecasts just a day after issuing them, as new U.S. export restrictions on China cast uncertainty over its ability to sell chip design software in the key market. Shares of the company were down marginally in extended trading after closing the session nearly 2% lower. The company said it received a letter from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce, informing Synopsys of new export restrictions related to China, after reporting results on Wednesday. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trekking pants for mountain sports and adventure travel Trek Kit India Shop Now Undo "Synopsys is currently assessing the potential impact of the BIS letter on its business, operating results and financial condition," it said in a statement. The United States has ordered a broad swathe of companies to stop shipping goods to China without a license and revoked licenses already granted to certain suppliers, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Live Events Firms that supply electronic design automation (EDA) software for semiconductors were sent letters last Friday saying that licenses would now be required to ship to Chinese customers. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories The EDA software makers include Cadence, Synopsys and Siemens EDA , a subsidiary of Siemens. Siemens will work with customers globally to mitigate the impact of the new restrictions, a company spokesperson said late on Wednesday. Cadence said in a regulatory filing on Thursday that the BIS informed the company about the license requirement last Friday. "The new requirements are complex, and we are engaging with BIS to obtain further clarification, as we assess the impact on our business and financial results," Cadence added. The new restrictions - which are likely to escalate tensions with Beijing - appear aimed at choke points to prevent China from getting products necessary for key sectors.
