Chiang resigns from SMIC
China-based foundry house Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has approved the departure of Chiang Shang-Yi, who submitted his resignation as company vice chairman......»»
SMIC gets caught in fresh US trade curbs (Part 2)
Some industry sources believe that SMIC developed and produced 7nm chips using immersion DUV equipment. If confirmed, the foundry house faces a risk of raging the US government and placing it under closer scrutiny by the Biden administration......»»
What can Shang-Yi Chiang bring to Foxconn?
With Foxconn's latest announcement to invite Shang-Yi Chiang, TSMC veteran and former SMIC executive, as the chief strategy officer of its semiconductor group, some in the industry perceive the decision more driven by Foxconn's need for brand recogni.....»»
Foxconn names Chiang Shang-yi as semiconductor strategy officer
Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) has named semiconductor veteran Chiang Shang-yi as its semiconductor strategy officer......»»
Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bollore resigns
Parent company Tata says Bollore cited personal reasons. The resignation is effective Dec. 31. Adrian Mardell, currently JLR's head of finance, will take over as interim CEO......»»
SMIC increases capex to secure equipment, talent not affected by US restrictions
China's largest chip foundry, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) expressed pessimism about the possibility of a business turnaround in the near term during its third-quarter 2022 earnings conference call, but emphasized that it rem.....»»
SMIC expects over 10% revenue drop in 4Q22
China-based pure-play foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) expects to post a revenue decline of 13-15% sequentially in the fourth quarter of 2022, with gross margin ranging from 30% to 32% compared with 38.9% in the prior quarter......»»
Twitter collapse continues: Musk warns of possible bankruptcy, Trust and Safety VP resigns, more
The collapse of Twitter is intensifying this afternoon. New Twitter owner Elon Musk called for an all-hands meeting with employees, where he warned that “bankruptcy is not of the question for the company” and announced a pair of notable executiv.....»»
Gross margin stability more crucial than sales, says PCT chairman
As IC businesses brace for falling inventory value, they should consider gross margin stability more important than sales under the current circumstances, according to Chiang-Sung Fu, chairman of IC distributor Professional Computer Technology (PCT)......»»
Worker who lowered Vermont town"s fluoride for years resigns
A town employee who quietly lowered the fluoride in a Vermont community's drinking water for years has resigned—and is asserting that the levels had actually been low for much longer than believed......»»
Worker who quietly lowered town"s fluoride for years resigns
A town employee who quietly lowered the fluoride in a Vermont community's drinking water for years has resigned—and is asserting that the levels had actually been low for much longer than believed......»»
Shang-Yi Chiang says he will never return to work in China
TSMC's former R&D heavyweight Shang-Yi Chiang unexpectedly appeared at the recent annual Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD) and participated in three forums, sparking speculation about whether he may assist Hon Hai Technology (Foxconn) in semiconductor developm.....»»
Who"s in control of SMIC technology advances?
A TechInsight report disclosed in July 2022 that Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) had been shipping 7nm chips made with 14nm equipment for the MinerVa Bitcoin Miner SoC for a year. The China-based pure-play foundry has yet to respond.....»»
SMIC breaks ground for new 12-inch fab in Tianjin
China's top pure-play foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) has recently broken ground for a new 12-inch wafer fab in Tianjin, expecting to have a monthly capacity of 100,000 wafers, according to industry sources......»»
The lesson from Shang-Yi Chiang (2)
Intel has been keen on pursuing the most advanced technology, but has not been as quick to make decisions as TSMC when it comes to responding flexibly to market needs. Intel could sell processed wafers at very high prices, but TSMC must use competiti.....»»
The lesson from Shang-Yi Chiang (1)
Some time ago, Shang-Yi Chiang, a veteran in the semiconductor industry, accepted an invitation from the California-based Computer History Museum to tell the sotry about his services at Taiwan's TSMC and China's SMIC, and the transcripts of his inter.....»»
SMIC to expand 300mm fab in Tianjin
China's largest foundry SMIC announced on August 26 that it planned to establish a new 300mm fab in Tianjin, China, with a capacity of 100,000 wafers per month. With US$7.5 billion investment, the new fab will focus on mature technology nodes between.....»»
SMIC founder reportedly sets up photomask materials firm in China
Richard Chang, who founded China's pure-play foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC), has reportedly orchestrated the establishment of a semiconductor photomask materials company in the Chinese province of Zhejiang. A ceremony was he.....»»
SMIC to keep long-term capacity expansion plans unchanged
China's top foundry Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) has decided not to change its long-term capacity expansion plans despite volatile market environments, sparking market concerns, according to industry sources......»»
Falling demand and US sanctions leave marks on SMIC"s earnings report
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) has posted its earnings report for 2Q22, showing a 41.6% YoY revenue growth reaching US$1.9 billion. Gross profit was US$750 million, an 85.3% YoY growth from $405 million in Q2 2021. Gross margi.....»»
US sanctions impede future expansion at mature nodes, but impacts are short-term, says former SMIC executive
Late evening on August 2, Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the US House of Representatives, landed in Taipei, Taiwan, marking the most geopolitically charged chapter of her ongoing Asia tour......»»