Spansion to buy Fujitsu MCU and analog unit

May 2, 16:20

Spansion on April 30 announced that the company had reached a deal with Fujitsu Semiconductor, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fujitsu, to acquire the microcontroller and analog business...

Spansion, XMC extend partnership to 32nm

Mar 19, 18:35

NOR flash memory supplier Spansion has announced that its existing partnership with China-based 12-inch IC foundry XMC now extends to 32nm.

Spansion, ChipMOS extend partnership

Jun 26, 01:55

Packaging and testing firm ChipMOS Technologies (Bermuda) has announced that subsidiary ChipMOS Taiwan and Spansion have extended their ongoing agreement through April 2014.

Spansion expands R&D in China

May 3, 15:46

Spansion has announced that the firm is expanding its design and product development in China to focus on cost-competitive serial NOR flash memory solutions for specific applications...

Spansion, SK Hynix team up for SLC NAND

Apr 3, 10:50

Spansion has announced an alliance with SK Hynix to introduce SLC NAND products at the 4x, 3x, and 2x nodes. As part of the relationship, the pair will enter into a patent cross-licensing...

Serial flash outlook optimistic, says Spansion executive

Sep 28, 15:09

Serial flash will be a fast growing segment for NOR flash, with the market size forecast to grow at a CAGR of 14-15% by 2015, according to Robert France, vice president of strategic...

Spansion announces 4Gb NOR flash memory

Aug 10, 12:39

Spansion has announced a single-die 4Gb NOR flash chip, made using 65nm process technology. The 4Gb Spansion GL-S delivers high-quality and fast read performance to enable a better...

SMIC posts 1Q11 profits; 65nm sales contribution rise

May 20, 10:54

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) has reported net profits of US$10.2 million on consolidated revenues of US$370.6 million for the first quarter of 2011,...

Spansion, SMIC expand foundry agreement

May 17, 11:07

Spansion and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) will extend their current foundry arrangement to expand 65nm capacity and include the manufacture of Spansion's...

Powerchip reportedly lands foundry orders from NOR chip vendors, says paper

Newswatch - May 10, 13:55

Taiwan-based DRAM chipmaker Powerchip Technology, which has put more emphasis on foundry manufacturing, has grabbed orders for NOR flash memory from Spansion and Silicon Storage Technology...

Spansion increases outsourcing proportion to SMIC, says paper

Newswatch - Mar 30, 15:52

NOR chip vendor Spansion will increase the proportion of its outsourcing to Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) to avoid potential supply chain disruptions,...

Global NOR flash market to shrink in 2011 and beyond, says IHS

Feb 23, 11:22

The global market for NOR flash memory will decline by almost 6% in 2011 after blockbuster growth last year - the first sign of the difficult years that lie ahead as the industry...

NOR chipmakers gear up for process technology transitions

Feb 21, 11:11

With the NOR flash memory market moving toward a healthier supply/demand balance, major NOR chip producers have shifted their focus to transitions in production process nodes rather...

Spansion intros 2Gb NOR flash for 3D applications

Nov 16, 13:44

Spansion has announced what it claims is the industry's first single die 2Gb NOR flash memory product for delivering interactive 2D and 3D graphics, animation and video in games,...

ChipMOS to collect another US$68 million through selling Spansion debt

Oct 5, 01:55

ChipMOS Technologies has revealed it will receive a total of US$68 million in cash this week, through selling its unproductive accounts receivable from Spansion to Citigroup. The...

IC distributor Weikeng expects revenues to grow 5-10% in 3Q10

Oct 1, 11:21

Weikeng Industrial, which distributes semiconductors and other electronic components for brands such as Spansion, AMD, Hitachi GST, Lattice Semiconductor and Cypress, expects its...

Elpida and Spansion develop 4Gb SLC NAND

Sep 2, 16:31

Elpida Memory and Spansion have jointly developed 1.8V, 4Gb single-level cell (SLC) NAND flash chips, according to Elpida. This NAND memory, based on Spansion's MirrorBit charge-trapping...

Spansion and TI ink foundry deal

Sep 1, 14:21

Spansion has entered into a foundry services agreement with Texas Instruments (TI), which recently acquired two wafer fabs and equipment from the NOR flash maker's former subsidiary...

Commentary: Honeymoon ends early for Taiwan NOR flash suppliers

Aug 25, 17:05

Major Taiwan-based NOR flash suppliers, including Macronix International and Winbond Electronics, saw their earnings receive a boost during the first half of 2010, benefiting from...

Elpida and Spansion wrap up NAND deal; may extend to NOR

Jul 22, 10:23

Elpida Memory and Spansion on July 22 announced that they have begun jointly developing NAND process technology and products. The existing relationship will expand to include a foundry...

UMC buys 12-inch tools from TI

Jul 16, 10:30

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has announced that it is looking to further increase its production capacity with the purchase of numerous 12-inch CMOS chip manufacturing...

TI buys fab from Spansion Japan, continues analog production expansion

Jul 15, 16:39

Texas Instruments (TI) has acquired two wafer fabs and manufacturing equipment located in Aizu-Wakamatsu, Japan, from Spansion Japan for an undisclosed sum, according to the company...

Already-tight NOR flash supply may tighten further

May 25, 13:51

Spansion Japan reportedly will sell its 12-inch NOR flash memory facility, which now has total capacity of 30,000 wafers a month, raising speculation that supply in the global NOR...

Spansion announces new Japan subsidiary; Spansion Japan continues foundry services

May 25, 13:46

Spansion has announced its new Japan-based subsidiary, Spansion Nihon, has acquired the distribution business of Spansion Japan, its former subsidiary. Leading the new organization...

ChipMOS swings to profits in 1Q10; expects on-quarter revenue growth in 2Q

May 19, 16:43

ChipMOS Technologies has reported consolidated net profits of NT$271.2 million (US$8.6 million) on a US GAAP basis for the first quarter of 2010, following net losses over the past...

Spansion emerges from bankruptcy

May 11, 10:15

Flash memory solutions provider Spansion on May 10 announced it has emerged from Chapter 11 reorganization. During the reorganization, Spansion focused its business on serving embedded...

NOR flash maker Macronix 1Q10 revenues beat guidance

Apr 8, 14:43

Mask ROM and NOR flash chipmaker Macronix International Company (MXIC) has reported revenues of NT$6.57 billion (US$207 million) for the first quarter of 2010, higher than the NT$6.1-6.3...

Spansion moves closer to exiting Chapter 11

Apr 2, 17:02

Spansion on April 1 announced that the US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has issued a decision regarding its plan of reorganization that overrules a number of objections...

ChipMOS likely to turn profitable in 1Q10

Feb 23, 11:54

The sale of ChipMOS Technologies' accounts receivable from Spansion may allow the packaging and testing house to return to profits in the first quarter of 2010, according to industry...

ChipMOS to sell Spansion debts to Citigroup

Jan 15, 15:35

ChipMOS Technologies has announced it reached a definitive agreement with Citigroup, under which the memory packaging and testing company will sell the debts it holds in Spansion...

Spansion to strengthen ties with Taiwan backend partners, says executive

Jan 7, 15:29

Spansion intends to enhance cooperation with its Taiwan-based partners such as Powertech Technology (PTI) and Siliconware Precision Industries (SPIL) in 2010, according to John Nation,...