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Tuesday 26 March 2024
Foundries may lower prices for mature processes in 2Q24
Speculation has emerged in the chipmaking sector that Chinese and Taiwanese pure-play foundries may cut quotes for part of their mature processes in the second quarter of 2024.
Monday 26 February 2024
How will Samsung respond to Intel's entry into 1.4nm race?
Eyeing AI business opportunities, Intel has announced its plans to launch the 1.4nm process by 2027. This reflects the company's ambitious goal of transitioning into an AI semiconductor...
Monday 19 February 2024
Samsung reportedly to prioritize memory production facility at Pyeongtaek Plant 4
While the semiconductor market has seen signs of a recovery, various industries will make a comeback at a different pace. The volatile economic condition continues to affect major...
Friday 16 February 2024
Samsung hopes 2nm AP orders from Qualcomm can be key to overtaking TSMC
Qualcomm has reportedly commissioned Samsung Electronics to develop a trial product for its 2nm application processor (AP). Although mass production still has a considerable way to...
Tuesday 23 January 2024
Samsung hopes 2nd-gen 3nm process help narrow gap with TSMC
Although Samsung Electronics was the first to mass produce 3nm chips, they are not as profitable as TSMC since they have not secured big customers yet. Samsung Electronics is trying...
Wednesday 3 January 2024
Chinese foundries keep building additional fab capacity
Unfavorable market conditions have not slowed the pace of capacity expansion at key Chinese foundries, and this trend is expected to continue in 2024, according to industry sources...
Wednesday 30 August 2023
Intel acquisition breakdown: Clearing the path for Tower Semiconductor investment in India?
Intel recently terminating its US$5.4 billion deal to acquire Israel's contract chipmaker Tower Semiconductor after failing to obtain required regulatory approval from China is undoubtedly...
Wednesday 9 August 2023
Samsung set to fabricate ISELED driver chips for Inova in 4Q24
Samsung Electronics' semiconductor foundry business unit and design solution partner (DSP) CoAsia reportedly have signed a contract with Germany's IC design house Inova Semiconductors...
Monday 7 August 2023
Intel 18A process wins US gov't deal, likely to squeeze potential orders for TSMC Arizona fab
Intel has struck a deal with the US Department of Defense to develop and manufacture chips with its 18A (18-angstrom or 1.8nm) process technology under the DoD's Rapid Assured Microelectronics...
Tuesday 25 July 2023
GF Chengdu tells the tale of abandoned semiconductor projects in China
After being suspended for nearly 5 years and with more than US$10 billion of investment engaged, GF's 300 mm (12-inch) wafer foundry in Chengdu, China, is said soon to be taken over...
Tuesday 25 July 2023
TSMC deployments minimize geopolitical risks
TSMC's deployments have been designed to minimize geopolitical risks, according to industry sources. The world's number-one pure-play foundry house is leading in advanced chip manufacturing...
Monday 8 May 2023
Taiwanese semiconductors receive global attention as automakers' perception changes
Driven by the electrification of automotive electronics, the semiconductor demand for single vehicles has greatly increased. The shortage of critical car-grade chips, which has been...
Thursday 27 April 2023
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...
Thursday 20 April 2023
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.
Tuesday 18 April 2023
Samsung provides 4nm MPW services for the first time
Samsung Electronics will be providing multi-project wafer (MPW) services for the first time starting in April 2023, perhaps a sign that the yield rate for Samsung's 4nm process has...