Category Archives: Wafer and Foundries

UMC’s Singapore Fab 12i Celebrates First Tool Move-In for New Phase 3 Expansion

United Microelectronics Corp (UMC), Taiwan’s second-largest pure-play wafer foundry, marked a milestone yesterday with the arrival of the first equipment tools for its Phase 3 expansion at Fab12i in Singapore. The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), Jurong Town Council (JTC), the Institute of

TSMC Acquires Innolux Plant to Boost AI Chip Packaging Capacity

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

Faraday Joins Intel Foundry Accelerator Design Services Alliance to Target Advanced Applications

Faraday Technology Corporation (TWSE: 3035), a leader in ASIC design services and IP solutions, announces joining the Intel Foundry Accelerator Design Services, marking a significant milestone in advancing ASIC design solutions for next-generation applications, including artificial intelligence (AI), high-performance computing (HPC), and AI-enabled vehicle. This participation in the alliance underscores

The Ultimate Guide to: BCDMOS

BCDMOS, short for Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS, is a type of semiconductor process that amalgamates three pivotal technologies—Bipolar, CMOS, and DMOS—into a single chip. This remarkable fusion confers unique advantages that have propelled it to a pivotal position in the electronics industry.
 

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Top 10 Semiconductor Foundries at 4.3% QoQ Drop in 1Q24 Revenue as SMIC Climbed to 3rd Spot, Says TrendForce

Jun. 12, 2024 —- As indicated by the survey of global market intelligence firm TrendForce, 1Q24 marked the entry of a traditional off-season for the consumer end, where the sporadic appearance of urgent orders within the supply chain were mostly replenishment of inventory among individual clients, and exhibited sluggishness in momentum

Avnet ASIC Israel Ltd. (“AAI”) Joins AnySilicon to Expand ASIC SoC Service Reach

AnySilicon, the leading platform for ASIC service providers, is delighted to announce its partnership with Avnet ASIC Israel, a distinguished leader in semiconductor design, manufacturing solutions and TSMC VCA. By joining AnySilicon, Avnet ASIC Israel gains access to a comprehensive suite of marketing promotion services aimed at showcasing its offerings,