The capacity utilization rates of 8-inch wafer fabs in South Korea are halved from their 2022 levels, with the exception of DB Hitek, due to sluggish demand for information technology...
Semiconductor equipment suppliers are experiencing a decline in customer orders, which may limit their growth in the second half of this year, according to industry sources.
Taiwan's OSATs and foundry TSMC that boasts testing capacity have refrained from making the expected purchases of new wafer probers and automated testing equipment (ATE) from major...
In an effort to revitalize its domestic semiconductor supply chain, the Japanese government has subsidized a number of semiconductor-related manufacturers to produce in Japan. A news...
Taiwan now dominates over 50% of global production of compound semiconductors, and the government has supported multiple development projects for the supply chain. In terms of production...
Renesas and Wolfspeed announced on July 5 the execution of a wafer supply agreement and US$2 billion deposit by Renesas to secure a 10 year supply commitment of silicon carbide (SiC)...
Pure-play foundry Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) has reached a deal with SBI Holdings under which the Taiwan-based company will gain the investment firm's support to...
Despite the fact that unit wafer prices for TSMC's 2nm gate-all-around (GAA) process will approach US$25,000, the foundry is already in discussions with potential customers about...
Upon implementation of the European Chips Act, TSMC and Intel are enticed to make substantial investments in Europe, whereas Samsung Electronics maintains a wait-and-see attitude...
Silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers expects its growth momentum to slow down in the second quarter of 2023, after seeing its revenue hit a record high in the first quarter, according...
China's mobile phone sales during the 618 shopping festival were disappointing, prompting Qualcomm and MediaTek to reduce wafer starts at foundries and lower chip prices, according...
The June 18 sales promotion ("618 shopping festival") in China kicked off on Sunday, and smartphone and well as car vendors offered discounts to consumers. Although the price competition...
The low-level demand for ICT and consumer electronics has significantly impacted the outlook of four-inch and five-inch silicon wafers. Some semiconductor companies even said the...
Intel has chosen a location near Wrocaw, Poland, for a new semiconductor assembly and testing facility, according to the company. This facility will help the company satisfy a crucial...
Wafer fab equipment (WFE) manufacturers' revenue increased 9% on year to a record US$120 billion in 2022 despite the macroeconomic slowdown, currency fluctuations, component shortages,...
