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......»»
TSMC and UMC report double-digit October sales growth; no 3nm for Arizona yet
TSMC, the world's leading semiconductor foundry, has posted October revenues of NT$210.3 billion (US$6.6 billion), up 56% from a year ago, and up 1% month-on-month......»»
UMC launches initiative to cut supply chain emissions by 20% by 2030
Semiconductor foundry company United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), announced on November 9 at its annual supplier summit the launch of the Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory Initiative. Its goal is a 20% reduction in supply chain emiss.....»»
Winbond on track to open new fab in southern Taiwan by end-2022
Specialty DRAM and flash memory chipmaker Winbond Electronics is on track to start operating its new 12-inch plant in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan, by the end of this year but may slow down the new fab capacity ramp-up, according to industry sources......»»
Cancellation of customer orders has little impact, says UMC
United Microelectronics (UMC) has started experiencing cancellation of customer orders, which has thus far had little impact on its sales performance, according to the pure-play foundry......»»
Foundry, backend houses see capacity utilization fall further on more LTA cancellations
In response to sharp order cuts by downstream clients, an increasing number of smaller IC designers in Taiwan, especially those focusing more on PC-related chip solutions, have canceled their long-term agreements (LTAs) signed with foundry and backen.....»»
US foundry SkyWater announces progress in reshoring advanced packaging capability
US-based foundry SkyWater Technology has completed the first phase of its program to establish silicon interposer manufacturing, according to an announcement on November 3. The program, named Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS), is funded.....»»
US foundry SkyWater announced progress in reshoring advanced packaging capability
US-based foundry SkyWater Technology has completed the first phase of its program to establish silicon interposer manufacturing, according to an announcement on November 3. The program, named Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS), is funded.....»»
Winbond sees 3Q22 profit hit 6-quarter low
Winbond Electronics, a maker of specialty DRAM and flash memory, has reported net profits falling 48.2% sequentially to a six-quarter low of NT$2.67 billion (US$83.1 million) in the third quarter of 2022. EPS for the quarter came to NT$0.67......»»
Elan cancels LTA with chip foundry due to feeble notebook demand
Notebook touchscreen chip maker Elan Microelectronics expects its operation to continue facing a decline in the fourth quarter of 2022 because of weak notebook demand, while the company also announced the cancellation of a long-term agreement (LTA) w.....»»
TSMC capacity expansions facing potential changes with geopolitical influences
Despite TSMC's robust sales in the past few years and estimated strong performance in 2023, geopolitical tensions will continue to influence the foundry's decision in capacity expansion or development plans for new advanced manufacturing processes, a.....»»
Yageo to expand sensor biz through acquisitions
Taiwan's top passive components vendor Yageo will add sensing solutions to its product lines by acquiring sensor business units of two European makers in October, demonstrating the company's ambition to strengthen its specialty electronics component.....»»
TSMC puts capacity expansion focus on 3nm capacity, US fab
TSMC has put its capacity expansion focus on 3nm process manufacturing and the foundry's advanced wafer fab in the US, according to sources at fab toolmakers......»»
VIS expects another revenue drop in 4Q22, cuts capex
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has reported revenue fell nearly 13% sequentially in the third quarter, and expects to post another sequential revenue drop of over 25% in the fourth quarter......»»
IC design houses fail to negotiate lower quotes with TSMC, UMC
IC design houses have failed to negotiate lower foundry quotes for the first half of 2023 with TSMC and United Microelectronics (UMC), as the former foundry maintains its plan for price increases, and the latter intends to keep its offerings flat, ac.....»»
Mopar, Dodge to show off new concepts at SEMA 2022
Mopar, Stellantis' parts division, is unveiling three new concepts at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association show this week in Las Vegas......»»
Win Semi expects over 10% revenue drop in 4Q22
GaAs foundry Win Semiconductors, which saw its revenue drop 26% sequentially in the third quarter of 2022, expects to post another sequential revenue decline of 11-13% in the fourth quarter. Gross margin is estimated at between 17% and 23%......»»
Samsung 3Q22 operating profit down 31% YoY but foundry hits record high
Samsung Electronics announced its 3Q22 financial results on October 27, showing that sales managed to edge up 3.8% to KRW78 trillion, but operating profit declined by 31.4% from a year ago......»»
Samsung 3Q22 operating profit down 31% YoY but foundry hits record
Samsung Electronics announced its 3Q22 financial results on October 27, showing that sales managed to edge up 3.8% to KRW78 trillion, but operating profit declined by 31.4% from a year ago......»»
UMC cuts capex after strong 3Q22
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) saw its revenue and gross margin for the third quarter exceed the guidance given in end-July, but has decided to adjust its capex outlook this year to US$3 billion from the previously-set US$3.6 billion.....»»
PC, handset sales could worsen next year to 2019-2020 levels, say foundry sources
Sluggish PC and handset sales are expected to worsen further in the first half of 2023, and most supply chain players are likely to see their shipments and revenues for next year fall back to 2019 or 2020 levels, with TSMC among the few that remain a.....»»