308 news items tagged VIS
IDMs may evaluate more outsourcing
Tuesday 23 February 2021IDM vendors may consider outsourcing more of their production starting 2022, with Taiwan-based contract chipmakers being among the beneficiaries, according to industry sources.
TSMC and UMC revenues up in January, VIS down
Tuesday 9 February 2021TSMC and United Microelectronics (UMC) both saw their January revenues register sequential increases, while revenues at Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) fell 7.3% on mont...
Taiwan foundries gearing up for capacity expansions
Tuesday 9 February 2021Taiwan-based pure-play foundries are gearing up for capacity expansions in 2021 to satisfy growing customer demand, according to industry observers.
VIS raises 2021 capex
Wednesday 3 February 2021Eight-inch foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has budgeted NT$5.1 billion (US$182.33 million) in capex for 2021, up from the NT$3.54 billion allocated last year.
Fabless chipmakers worry about further supply constraints
Tuesday 2 February 2021With major Taiwan-based foundries expressing their supply commitments to their automotive customers, fabless chipmakers particularly second-tier players have expressed concerns about...
Automotive chip demand could slow growth at Taiwan IC suppliers
Friday 29 January 2021Taiwan's wafer foundry houses are under increasing pressure to allocate more capacity for automotive chips, which in turn could undermine shipments of Taiwan-based IC suppliers in...
Foundries to prioritize long-term orders amid tight capacity
Friday 29 January 2021Taiwan-based foundries intend to give supply priorities to long-term and established clients amid tight capacity, according to industry sources.
Automotive chip suppliers queuing up for capacity support
Thursday 28 January 2021Automotive chip suppliers are queuing up for capacity support from foundries, particularly 8-inch ones, and may be prompted to accept higher quotes for more capacity, according to...
VIS to sustain growth momentum for 8-inch wafer foundry in 2021
Monday 18 January 2021Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a dedicated 8-inch wafer foundry house, is optimistic that its revenues will sustain growth momentum in 2021 after surging 17.13% on year...
Taiwan fabless chipmakers to strive for additional foundry support in 3Q21
Monday 11 January 2021Taiwan-based IC design houses intend to offer higher prices in order to obtain more support from their foundry partners during the third quarter of 2021, according to sources at Taiwan's...
UMC, VIS see 2020 revenue hit record highs
Monday 11 January 2021Pure-play foundries United Microelectronics (UMC) and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) both saw their revenues hit all-time highs in 2020.
Foundries see clearer order visibility for automotive chips
Wednesday 6 January 2021Foundries including TSMC, United Microelectronics (UMC) and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) have seen the visibility of orders for automotive chips extended to the end...
VIS to disclose details about new acquisition in 1Q21
Tuesday 5 January 2021Eight-inch foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) is expected to announce details regarding a new acquisition later in the first quarter of 2021, according to market so...
SMIC reportedly gets US license for mature manufacturing process
Monday 4 January 2021China's SMIC has reportedly received US licenses to import equipment for use in mature-node processes, which may help relieve the global 8-inch foundry capacity shortages, according...
VIS in talks to acquire 8-inch wafer fab from target seller
Monday 14 December 2020Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) is again seeking to expand its 8-inch wafer foundry capacity through acquisitions to meet ever-booming demand from vendors of power management...
VIS set to post record 4Q20 revenues
Wednesday 9 December 2020Eight-inch foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) is on track to post record-high revenues for the fourth quarter of 2020, according to market watchers.
Eight-inch foundry quotes to rise up to 40% in 2021
Tuesday 24 November 2020Pure-play foundries including Globalfoundries, United Microelectronics (UMC) and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) have raised their 8-inch foundry quotes by 10-15% in the...
TSMC in talks for new orders for OLED driver IC
Wednesday 18 November 2020TSMC is in talks with a Korean client for manufacturing OLED driver ICs using the foundry's 28nm high-voltage process, according to industry sources.
Taiwan top-3 foundries to see combined revenue surge 30% in 2020, says Digitimes Research
Friday 13 November 2020Combined revenue of TSMC, United Microelectronics (UMC) and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) are expected to grow over 3% sequentially in the fourth quarter after registering...
UMC October revenue rise, VIS flat
Tuesday 10 November 2020Pure-play foundry United Microelectronics (UMC) saw its October revenue increase 5.2% sequentially, while revenue at fellow company Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) stayed...
Second-tier foundries eyeing bigger share in 8-inch foundry market
Friday 6 November 2020With 8-inch wafer fabrication demand rising rapidly for chips including ultra-thin fingerprint sensors, power management ICs, MOSFET chips and display driver ICs, second-tier foundries...
Highlights of the day: VIS to see strong 4Q20
Thursday 5 November 2020The foundry sector has seen robust demand this year with fab capacity in tight supply. Taiwan-based VIS, which provides...
VIS expects 4Q20 revenue to hit another record high
Thursday 5 November 2020Eight-inch IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) expects to post revenue of between NT$8.4 billion (US$293.2 million) and NT$8.8 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020,...
LCD driver IC, MOSFET prices to rise over 10% in 4Q20
Wednesday 14 October 2020LCD driver IC and MOSFET chip prices are set to rise over 10% in fourth-quarter 2020 and will continue their rally in the following two quarters to reflect tight supply and rising...
Taiwan IC design houses see orders pull in from China
Tuesday 13 October 2020Taiwan-based IC design houses are expected to enjoy a particularly robust fourth-quarter 2020, thanks to a strong pull-in of short lead-time orders from their China-based clients,...