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......»»
Highlights of the day: TSMC US$100 billion expansion plan on track
TSMC has an ambitious US$100 billion capacity expansion plan for the net three years, but the chairman of the world's top pure-play foundry says the investments are planned in line with customers' demand. Strong industrial clusters have bolstered Tai.....»»
Qualcomm to diversify foundry sources for flagship SoCs
Unsatisfactory manufacturing yield rates for Samsung's 4nm process technology are prompting Qualcomm to diversify its foundry sources for high-end Snapdragon SoCs, industry sources believe......»»
Highlights of the day: Chipmakers having growing demand for foundry services
Qualcomm, seeing Samsung 4nm process' weak yield rate, is likely to diversify its foundry sources for high-end Snapdragon SoCs to several different foundries, while Intel is set to visit TSMC in Taiwan to strive for any available 3nm capacity from th.....»»
Micron seeking 28nm process capacity support from UMC
Micron Technology's recently-unveiled deal with pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) is to secure sufficient 28nm fab capacity for its eMMC device controller suppliers, such as Phison Electronics, according to industry sources......»»
The Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim Anniversary Edition PS5 Loads Faster & Boasts Higher Resolution Than Xbox Series X
The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Anniversary PS5 vs Xbox Series X - Digital Foundry puts the fantasy-RPG through its paces on Sony and Microsoft's systems. The post The Elder Scrolls 5 Skyrim Anniversary Edition PS5 Loads Faster & Boasts Higher Resolution.....»»
Will Samsung 3nm GAA process win over major TSMC clients?
Samsung Electronics has been actively pursuing 3nm GAA chip orders, with speculation that AMD and Qualcomm could be among the first customers of its newer foundry process technology. Samsung is also eyeing potential orders from Nvidia, a major custom.....»»
Highlights of the day: Server makers may see chip shortage last into 2H22
Demand for servers remain robust, but component shortages have been undermining server shipments. Chip supply for servers is expected to persist into second-half 2022. TSMC is making progress in its advanced packaging technology. The foundry house ha.....»»
Chipmakers to rev up production of Wi-Fi 6/6E SoCs in 2022
Wi-Fi SoCs in diverse specs are all in short supply, and chipmakers are stepping up production and shipments of Wi-Fi 6/6E chipsets amid tight foundry capacity supply looking to gain from higher unit prices and gross margins, according to industry so.....»»
Taiwan IC design houses brace for profit erosion
Taiwan-based IC design houses particularly second-tier players are poised to see their profits eroded by rising foundry costs in 2022, as their customers are increasingly reluctant to accept higher prices, according to industry sources......»»
Samsung looks to involve domestic IC designers in 3nm foundry ecosystem
Samsung Electronics has introduced a new strategy to quickly involve South Korean IC designers in the 3nm foundry ecosystem by strengthening its 3nm semiconductor foundry design support infrastructure......»»
Highlights of the day: TSMC expands partnership with OSATs
To meet surging demand for heterogeneous chips, TSMC is expected to adopt a more agile mode of cooperation with OSATs. TSMC's majr foundry competitor Samsung Electronics has announced plans to build a new fab in the US state of Texas. Samsung is eyei.....»»
Industry watch: Taiwan, a game changer
According to the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), the global semiconductor manufacturing revenue including wafer foundry and IC package and testing industries, grew 13.6% from US$501 billion in 2019 to US$570 billion in 2020, with Ta.....»»
Highlights of the day: Smartphone chip vendors reserving 12-inch fab capacity for PWMICs
Shortage of foundry supply is sending major smartphone application processors vendors booking 12-inch fab capacity in advance to facilitate shipments of their power management ICs next year. Memory maker Winbond expects to run at full capacity next y.....»»
TSMC ecosystem partners see bright prospects ahead
TSMC's ecosystem partners, particularly equipment makers, are poised to embrace strong growth momentum, as the foundry will be expanding its fab capacities over the next three years, according to industry sources......»»
Highlights of the day: Vendors expanding 176-layer NAND output
Memory vendors are increasing output for 176-layer 3D NAND chips although they are generally cautious about expanding overall supply the NAND market. But the foundry sector is much more eager to expand capacity. TSMC's ecosystem partners are set to s.....»»
Elden Ring Closed Network Test Runs Slightly Better On PS5, Including Less Severe Frame Rate Drops
The Elden Ring Closed Network Test appears to run slightly better on PS5 over Xbox Series X, Digital Foundry has revealed. The post Elden Ring Closed Network Test Runs Slightly Better On PS5, Including Less Severe Frame Rate Drops appeared first on.....»»
8-inch fabs to enjoy robust business growth through 2026, says VIS chair
Eight-inch wafer foundry business will continue to enjoy robust growth momentum through 2026 due to limited increase in new capacity, despite market concerns that aggressive capacity expansions by foundry houses may lead to a capacity glut, according.....»»
Semiconductor market equilibrium unlikely until 2023, says MediaTek CEO
The semiconductor sector will not have a chance to achieve market equilibrium until after new foundry capacities come online in 2023, and until then uneven supply of chips and components will continue to haunt the supply chains, according to MediaTek.....»»
Highlights of the day: MediaTek secures foundry support for 5G chips
Chip shortage has plagued many industry sectors for months, partly due to insufficient foundry support. But MediaTek has struck deals with pure-play foundry houses for making its 5G chips in 2021 and beyond. In China, memory firms are looking to ramp.....»»
MediaTek obtains sufficient foundry capacity for 5G smartphone chips
MediaTek has already struck deals for capacity support over the next one or more years with pure-play foundries, looking to maintain its leading position in the 5G smartphone processor market, according to industry sources......»»