Category Archives: Packaging

TSMC Acquires Innolux Plant to Boost AI Chip Packaging Capacity

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Taipei, August 16 – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has announced the purchase of a plant and equipment from flat panel maker Innolux Corp. for NT$17.14 billion (US$531 million). The acquisition, located in the Southern Taiwan Science Park, encompasses a 317,445 square meter facility and related

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Advanced packaging revenue dropped 9% in Q1 2024, but recovery is expected in 2024

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According to Yole Group, in the Advanced Packaging Market Monitor Q2 2024, advanced packaging revenue reached US$10.2 billion in Q1 2024. This quarter is anticipated to be the weakest of the year, with an 8.1% revenue decline from the previous quarter due to the seasonality that typically impacts the back-end business

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Demand from AMD and NVIDIA Drives FOPLP Development, Mass Production Expected in 2027–2028

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Jul. 3, 2024 —- In 2016, TSMC developed and named its InFO FOWLP technology, and applied it to the A10 processor used in the iPhone 7. TrendForce points out that since then, OSAT providers have been striving to develop FOWLP and FOPLP technologies to offer more cost-effective packaging solutions.

  

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Fan-Out Panel-Level Packaging (FO-PLP): Ultimate Guide

In this guide, we’ll elucidate the pivotal role of FO-PLP in advancing the semiconductor sector. Harnessing cost-effectiveness with enhanced functionality, FO-PLP beckons a new era of electronic sophistication. Let’s delve into the ultimate guide to Fan-Out Panel-Level Packaging and explore how it’s shaping the future.
 
Overview of Fan-Out Panel-Level

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Embedded Die Packaging: Ultimate Guide

In this guide, we’ll delve into what exactly embedded die packaging is, exploring its definition, and the myriad of benefits it provides across various applications. From space-saving designs to improved heat dissipation, this innovative approach to integrating semiconductor dies is pivotal for modern electronics.
 

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IC Package Types and How to Choose One?

Introduction to Integrated Circuit Packaging
 
Integrated circuit packaging technologies have evolved throughout the years to the point where hundreds of IC package types are available today. 
 
Most applications will require the more general, single-element packaging for integrated circuits and the other components such as resistors, capacitators, antenna etc.

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