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Monday 30 September 2024
Entering the trillion-transistor era: A semiconductor revolution unfolds
In early September, SEMICON Taiwan 2024 was held in Taipei. This annual global semiconductor event gathered leading semiconductor companies and industry elites from around the world...
Monday 30 September 2024
Taiwan-Japan chip ties deepen following TSMC's fab in Kyushu
In the wake of TSMC's establishment of a wafer fabrication facility in Japan, Taiwanese and Japanese companies are strengthening their collaboration, particularly within the semiconductor...
Monday 30 September 2024
Behind the scenes of PSMC-SBI's wafer fab in Japan falling through as signs emerged in March
On August 27, Taiwan-based Power Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC) and Japan-based SBI Holdings announced a termination of their collaboration on a 12-inch wafer fab in Miyagi...
Friday 27 September 2024
US and India launch national security fab for compound semiconductors amid export control challenges
The US and India recently announced the establishment of a national security fab dedicated to producing chips using compound semiconductors, marking a significant milestone in India's...
Friday 27 September 2024
Can Taiwan SiC industry grow its competitiveness?
Taiwan's silicon carbide (SiC) wafer foundry sector has received a confidence boost after Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), a specialty foundry affiliated with TSMC, announced...
Friday 27 September 2024
US DoD authorizes 83 domestic firms; Taiwan chipmakers target tier 2 supply chain orders
A list of "Accredited Suppliers" for semiconductor design, wafer foundry, packaging, and testing, among other services, was recently published by the Defense Microelectronics Activity...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Will Samsung follow in Intel's footsteps and spin off its wafer foundry business?
Intel is currently facing an unprecedented crisis and recently decided to spin off Intel Foundry (IF), hoping to revive its foundry business by adopting TSMC's "no competition with...
Thursday 26 September 2024
Thailand to build first SiC facility, with operation expected by 2027
Thailand is set to make a significant stride in the semiconductor industry with the establishment of its first silicon carbide (SiC) wafer factory, which is expected to begin operation...
Monday 23 September 2024
First OSAT facility supported by former cricketer inaugurated in Maharashtra, India
India-based RRP Electronics inaugurated an INR120 billion (US$1.4 billion) OSAT facility in Maharashtra, the second chipmaking project after Adani-Tower Semiconductor's wafer fab...
Monday 23 September 2024
India roundup: Tata plans to build two more fabs in India
Tata is reportedly planning to establish two additional fabs in the medium term. If successful, Lenovo could become the first company to manufacture AI servers in India by 2025.
Friday 20 September 2024
Rapidus supply chain is taking shape; Taiyo Nippon Sanso to supply gases within 2024
The supply chain for Japanese semiconductor company Rapidus is preparing to start supplying goods as construction of Rapidus' wafer fab nears completion.
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Taiwan wafer foundry industry, 3Q 2024

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Wednesday 18 September 2024
Applied Materials aims to grow chip clusters in India with partners
India's approval of one wafer fab and four integrated circuit (IC) backend projects has prompted semiconductor equipment providers from the US and Japan to expand their operations...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Europe's car industry turmoil casts shadow over TSMC German fab outlook
TSMC has seemingly picked a challenging time to build its first wafer fab in Europe, as the automobile industry it's targeting faces significant upheaval. Europe's major marques and...
Wednesday 18 September 2024
Intel and Samsung US fab projects struggle, strengthening TSMC's hand in showdowns
TSMC, despite strong cost control and management, faces challenges in growing its overseas operations, making it difficult to predict profitability. Meanwhile, Samsung Electronics...