Specialty IC foundry VIS considering 12-inch fab
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), which runs only 8-inch wafer fabs, is considering restarting its 12-inch fab plan that once took shape several years ago, according to industry sources......»»
UMC orders facility equipment for Singapore site expansion
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) has purchased NT$6.49 billion (US$209.4 million) worth of facility equipment from L&K Engineering's branch in Singapore, according to a recent company filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)......»»
SMIC unveils 12-inch fab expansion project over next 5-7 years
China foundry leader Semiconductor Manufacturing International (SMIC) recently revealed that a monthly capacity of 340,000 12-inch wafers would be generated when its new fabs come online......»»
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......»»
China foundry Hua Hong posts record revenues for 3Q22
China-based pure-play foundry Hua Hong Semiconductor has reported revenue surged 39.5% on year to a record high of US$630 million in the third quarter of 2022, with gross margin climbing 10.1pp from a year earlier to 37.2%, buoyed by robust demand fo.....»»
ESMT scaling back wafer starts
Specialty memory IC design house Elite Semiconductor Memory Technology (ESMT) announced it would cut back wafer starts in the fourth quarter of 2022, estimating an up to 30-40% reduction in monthly output, the company said......»»
TSMC caught in geopolitical shackles for overseas capacity expansions
TSMC reportedly has plans to build a 3nm fab in the US, adjacent to its 5nm fab under construction in Arizona, and also plans to set up a fab in Germany focusing on 28 nm automotive chips to serve local clients, apparently indicating that the foundry.....»»
Home Depot for DIY Chips: What"s the going trend?
Designing a chip is a complex process. First comes laying out the chip, making sure the design works, then preparing all the files required for the foundry, and when they come back from the fabs there is a lot of work involved in getting the chip deb.....»»
Intel foundry leader to depart, shaking up Gelsinger"s turnaround plan
Intel Corp. executive Randhir Thakur, who oversaw a key part of the company's comeback plan -- its push into the contract-manufacturing industry -- is leaving the chipmaker......»»
Impossible for TSMC to distribute production in many countries, says founder
While many countries have welcomed fab investments from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), it is impossible for the foundry to set up fabs in many countries, according to TSMC founder Morris Chang at a press conference at Taiwan's Pre.....»»
TSMC rumored to make Tesla"s next-gen self-driving chips
EV maker Tesla is rumored to have placed a massive order with TSMC to manufacture its next-generation Full Self-Driving (FSD) chips, potentially making it one of the Taiwan-based foundry's largest customers, according to various reports citing Taiwan.....»»
Morris Chang confirms future 3nm TSMC capacity in US
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) founder Morris Chang, at the press conference on November 21 at the Office of the President Taiwan, confirmed that the foundry's most advanced 3nm node technology will also go to the US after the comp.....»»
Need a repair? The Fixit Clinic will guide you to get things working again
I often describe Fixit Clinic as “a hobby that’s gotten way out of control.” We held the first Fixit Clinic in 2009 as a modest experiment to make basic tools and specialty tools available so attendees could disassemble, troubleshoot and.....»»
Episil posts profit surge in 3Q22
Small-size wafer foundry Episil saw its net profits climb 40.5% sequentially to a record-high NT$317 million (US$10.1 million) in the third quarter of 2022, thanks to brisk demand for third-generation compound semiconductors......»»
BYD again terminates IPO plan for semiconductor business
As rapidly rising sales of new energy vehicle (NEV) keep driving demand for auto chips, BYD, the largest NEV seller and manufacturer in China, has decided to delay its IPO plan for its semiconductor unit, focusing on expanding its foundry capacity in.....»»
Winbond expects demand to pick up starting mid-2023
Specialty DRAM and flash memory chipmaker Winbond Electronics expects inventory correction across the industry supply chains to come to an end in the first half of next year, with market demand poised to pick up starting mid 2023......»»
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.....»»
Acura, Toyota, Nissan time to shine at SEMA
The Las Vegas Convention Center once again came alive with the world's biggest auto accessory party, the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show......»»
Auto chip IDMs still unlikely to get big extra foundry capacities in 2023
Automotive chip IDMs and first-tier components suppliers are set to negotiate capacity supply and manufacturing quotes for 2023 with their foundry partners in Taiwan, but it may not be easy for them to secure as sufficient capacity support as they ex.....»»
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......»»
Fujitsu will leverage TSMC"s foundry for its 2nm CPU
At a press conference on November 8, Japanese technology conglomerate Fujitsu mentioned that its power-saving CPU will be produced with the 2nm processing node technology, and will be manufactured by TSMC......»»