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......»»
Low yield on Samsung"s 4nm process node prompts Qualcomm to go with TSMC for future chips
Traditionally, Qualcomm has partnered with either TSMC or Samsung Foundry for its chip manufacturing needs. However, it turns out the latter is experiencing yield issues on its cutting-edge production lines that are preventing it from meeting expecte.....»»
Wafer foundry capacity expansion plan in China, 2022
Most China's IC manufacturers will expand their capacity in 2022 and continue to gear up production to the fullest extent......»»
Highlights of the day: TSMC sees strong sub-7nm orders
Almost all major US clients who can afford TSMC's advanced manufacturing processes have placed orders with the Taiwan-based foundry for its sub-7nm nodes. TSMC reportedly wil also be the foundry partner of Apple's AR headset. And panel maker AUO is g.....»»
Foundry customers reluctant to accept further price increases
Pure-play foundries, particularly second-tier players who have raised their quotes since late 2020, are seeing their fabless clients become increasingly reluctant to accept further price hikes, according to industry sources......»»
Intel buys Israeli specialty chipmaker Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion
By now it’s no secret that Intel wants to grow its manufacturing business into one that can rival those of TSMC and Samsung. With its IDM 2.0 initiative, the company wants to make strategic changes on many different levels, from improving its proce.....»»
TSMC board approves nearly US$21 billion for capacity expansion
The board of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) approved recently capital appropriations of about US$20.94 billion for the installation and upgrade of advanced technology capacity, as well as installation of mature and specialty techno.....»»
Industry watch: Strategic moves among wafer players
The wafer foundry business is a highly concentrated industry in terms of revenue, with the top-10 players accounting for 98.4% and the top-5 for nearly 90% of global contribution ratio. It is apparent that in this capital-intensive, technology-intens.....»»
Intel bets on mature-node fabs for future growth with Tower acquisition
Intel announced that it would buy Israel's Tower Semiconductor for US$5.4 billion, emphasizing that the deal would help meet growing semiconductor demand and "bring more value to customers across the US$100 billion addressable foundry market." It is.....»»
TSMC-Sony JV foundry attracts investment from Denso
Denso will invest US$350 million in Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM) for a more than 10% stake in the JV foundry between TSMC and Sony, according to a joint statement by the companies......»»
Intel to expand foundry biz with Tower Semiconductor acquisition
Intel has announced plans to acquire Tower Semiconductor, an Israel-based analog IC foundry, for US$53 per share or a total of approximately US$5.4 billion in cash......»»
Intel buys Tower Semiconductor for $5.4 billion to diversify foundry business
CEO Pat Gelsinger continues to aggressively pursue the foundry strategy. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Intel has agreed to pay $5.4 billion to buy Tower Semiconductor, an Israeli foundry that focuses on specialty processes to m.....»»
Horizon Forbidden West PS4, PS5 Comparison Reveals Major Differences In Geometric Density, Resolution Mode Recommended
Horizon Forbidden West PS4 & PS5 has been put through its paces by Digital Foundry. Find how they measure up and what graphics mode is best. The post Horizon Forbidden West PS4, PS5 Comparison Reveals Major Differences In Geometric Density, Resolutio.....»»
UMC Suzhou subsidiary production stalls but expects no major impact
United Microelectronics Corp.(UMC), a Taiwan-based IC foundry manufacturing company, confirmed on Feb 14 that one employee of its Suzhou subsidiary Hejian Technology Corp had been infected with COVID, and production at the subsidiary was suspended fo.....»»
Winbond to boost 20nm chip output at new fab in southern Taiwan
Specialty DRAM and flash memory chipmaker Winbond Electronics expects to ramp up monthly output at its new 12-inch fab in Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan to 10,000 wafers by the fourth quarter of 2022 and further expand the fab output with another 10,000.....»»
VIS expects another quarter of record high; capex to hike in 2022
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) expects to enjoy another quarter of record-high revenue in the first quarter of 2022, and plans a 150% capex hike this year to satisfy its capacity expansion needs......»»
Foundry capacity expansion projects may face delays
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has caused bottlenecks in labor relations, transport, and logistics operations worldwide, which may lead to delays in foundries' installation of new equipment and facilities, according to industry sources......»»
GF sees revenue from automotive chip orders hike 187% in 2021
Globalfoundries has reported revenue climbed 36% on year to US$6.6 billion in 2021, when the pure-play foundry saw sales generated from the automotive sector hike 187% from a year earlier to US$287 million......»»
Intel’s strategy for outflanking Arm takes shape with bet on RISC-V
RISC-V chips could give Intel Foundry Services some much needed volume. Enlarge (credit: ony Avelar/Bloomberg) Many of Intel’s current woes can be traced to the fact that the company was left out of the iPhone. Whether Intel.....»»
Intel’s $1 billion investment may bring next-level computing
Intel has just announced the launch of a $1 billion fund to support its foundry business and invest in disruptive technologies......»»
UMC buys nearly NT$6 billion worth of equipment from Applied Materials
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) has acquired nearly NT$6 billion (US$215.4 million) worth of machinery equipment from Applied Materials, according to company filings with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE)......»»