TSMC and UMC slowing down 12-inch capacity expansion, say sources at equipment suppliers

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TSMC and UMC slowing down 12-inch capacity expansion, say sources at equipment suppliers

Claire Sung, Taipei; Rodney Chan, DIGITIMES Tuesday 27 November 2007 0

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) are clearly slowing down expansion of their 12-inch capacities amid an industry downturn, according to sources with semiconductor equipment makers.

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