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......»»
Specialty foundry VIS may see sales recover starting 2Q23
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) recorded a 42.8% sequential revenue surge in April with first-quarter sales likely to be the lowest of the year, according to industry sources......»»
SkyWater confident about 2023 as industry sustains R&D during downturn
SkyWater Technology has announced on May 8 its financial results for Q1 2023. The US-based company, listed as a "trusted foundry" by the US Department of Defense, saw its revenue increased 37% year-over-year to a record US$66.1 million. Gross margin.....»»
Winbond swings to loss in 1Q23
Winbond Electronics, a maker of specialty DRAM and flash memory, swung to its first quarterly loss in three years......»»
UMC revenue increases for 2nd consecutive month
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics' (UMC) revenue increased for the second consecutive month in April......»»
Is it wishful thinking for Samsung to outpace Nvidia in AI server processors?
For the first time ever, Samsung Electronics recently has bluntly publicized that its own AI server processors will surpass Nvidia's, but industry observers said regarding its major customer as an enemy may be a fatal injury to the foundry business o.....»»
US foundry SkyWater expands engagement with PsiQuantum to develop silicon photonics-based quantum computer
US-based SkyWater Technology, a Category 1A Trusted Foundry accredited by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) under the US Department of Defense, announced on May 2 that it has expanded its development agreement with PsiQuantum, a company se.....»»
VIS expects 17% revenue growth in 2Q23
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) expects to post a revenue increase of approximately 17% sequentially in the second quarter of 2023, with gross margin and operating margin remaining roughly unchanged on quarter......»»
US foundry SkyWater expands partnership with PsiQuantum to develop silicon photonics-based quantum computer
US-based SkyWater Technology, a Category 1A Trusted Foundry accredited by the Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) under the US Department of Defense, announced on May 2 that it has expanded its development agreement with PsiQuantum, a company se.....»»
TSMC overseas foundry quotes to be 10-30% higher than in Taiwan
TSMC has begun to formulate pricing strategies for its new overseas wafer fabs. Quotes for advanced chips to be fabricated by its plant in Arizona are estimated to be 20-30% higher than corresponding prices in Taiwan, while mature process chips from.....»»
Intel foundry business continues to fall, to make Arm SoC on Intel 18A
Amid a PC slump, Intel posted a sharp fall in sales and profit as the chip giant is hopeful that the worst is over. Intel also confirmed the roadmap for five nodes is on track......»»
Malaysia needs at least one medium-size wafer foundry fab, says MSIA president
Malaysia should strive to attract investors to set up at least one medium-size wafer foundry fab to build a complete semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the country, not just as an IC packaging base in Southeast Asia for international semicon.....»»
Bosch to acquire US semiconductor foundry for SiC production expansion
Leading automotive supplier Bosch announced on April 26 that it is buying US-based TSI Semiconductors. The acquisition, prompted by rising demand for EVs, will boost Bosch's silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor production from 2026 onward......»»
UMC expects flat 2Q23
Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) expects its wafer shipments and ASPs to both register about flat sequential increases in the first quarter of 2023, with its capacity utilization rate edging up to 71-73% from 70% in the prior quarter......»»
UMC honorary vice chair sheds light on the development history of Taiwan as silicon island
Following half a century of development, Taiwan now has the world's most complete semiconductor industry clusters and professional division of labor, and ranks first globally in the foundry and packaging sectors and second in IC design, after the US......»»
TSMC betting on Apple orders to bolster 2H23 growth too risky, say observers
TSMC's latest earnings call conference has released mixed messages in the eyes of market observers. On the one hand, they are upbeat about the foundry maintaining its capex for the year, but on the other, they are worried that its heavy reliance on b.....»»
Qualcomm seeking lower III-V semiconductor foundry quotes
Qualcomm intends to increase orders for III-V semiconductor foundries capable of providing much lower quotes, according to industry sources......»»
Foundry PSMC posts profit fall in 1Q23
Pure-play foundry Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) has reported net profits fell 90.3% sequentially and 97% on year to NT$187 million (US$6.1 million) in the first quarter of 2023 - the lowest profits since its listing on the Taiwan Stock.....»»
Tata ropes in fomer Intel Foundry Service president for OSAT business
As Tata is looking to build its OSAT business and precision electronics manufacturing amid India's aspiration to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem, the Indian conglomerate has hired Randhir Thakur, former head of Intel Foundry Services, to.....»»
India"s auto sector demand alone could fill an entire foundry: industry insights
Even though there seems to be quite a delay in India's semiconductor manufacturing plans, local experts insist on its necessity for economic growth, technological development, and strategic autonomy. India is one of the largest consumers of semicondu.....»»
IC designers facing uphill battle in demanding foundry quote cuts
With TSMC also reportedly to slow down capacity expansions in Taiwan, IC design houses will find it even more difficult to expect a downturn in their chips foundry costs, according to industry sources......»»