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Friday 8 November 2024
Wafer Works launches 12-inch semiconductor fab in Taiwan to power global AI and EV growth
Wafer Works is building a 12-inch wafer fab in Erlin, Changhua County, with a monthly capacity of 200,000 units to meet global demand. The topping-out ceremony is scheduled for December...
Monday 4 November 2024
PSMC secures initial IP payment from Tata for India's first 12-Inch wafer fab, eyes 2026 mass production
After parting away with Japanese financial firm SBI Holdings, Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) announced that it has received the initial payment from Tata...
Thursday 3 October 2024
China's largest NOR Flash manufacturer receives IPO approval
XMC, a leading Chinese semiconductor manufacturer specializing in NOR Flash memory chips, has received approval for its IPO on the Shanghai Stock Exchange's STAR Market, one of the...
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
PSMC and Tata finalize fab cooperation, Modi commits to two key promises to Frank Huang
Powerchip has announced the signing of a definitive agreement with Tata Electronics in New Delhi. Under the agreement, Powerchip will assist Tata Electronics in constructing India's...
Thursday 5 September 2024
VIS-NXP 12-inch wafer fab in Singapore approved
In June 2024, Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) and NXP unveiled plans to collaborate on establishing VSMC in Singapore, where they will build a 12-inch wafer fabrication...
Wednesday 21 August 2024
How Taiwan attracts foreign students to strengthen its semiconductor leadership
Since 2012, Taiwan's integrated circuit (IC) industry has experienced positive growth for 11 consecutive years. Since 2014, it has officially surpassed the petroleum, coal products,...
Friday 16 August 2024
Xintec optimistic about demand for handsets in 3Q24, increases annual capex
Packaging firm Xintec Technology is optimistic about upcoming demand for 3D sensing components packaging and 12-inch wafer testing in the third quarter, the traditional peak season...
Tuesday 9 July 2024
Wafer Works ramps up cross-strait 12-inch production, eyes strong second half
Wafer Works, a veteran semiconductor silicon wafer foundry in China, made its debut on Shanghai's STAR Market in February 2024. Simultaneously, the company launched a major expansion...
Friday 14 June 2024
London Tech Week live: UK's semiconductor industry and TSMC in the spotlight
London Tech Week has brought significant attention to generative AI and the UK's evolving semiconductor industry. This event underscores Britain's ambition to enhance its position...
Friday 3 November 2023
Government accepts donation of 12-inch wafer fab equipment to bolster Taiwan's chip-driven innovation
In a significant development for the 10-year Taiwan Chip-Driven Industrial Innovation Program (TCIIP), certain businesses have expressed their willingness to donate 12-inch wafer...
Tuesday 31 October 2023
Chinese foundry gearing up for automotive IC boom
Nexchip Semiconductor, a Chinese mature-node IC foundry, has stepped up its deployment in the automotive IC sector with the opening of a new fab in Hefei specializing in manufacturing...
Wednesday 18 October 2023
Powerchip reportedly seeks government subsidies for new Japan fab
Pure-play foundry Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing (PSMC) is reportedly negotiating subsidies with the Japanese government with regards to the establishment of a new 12-inch...
Wednesday 11 October 2023
Taiwanese firms' role in Huawei chip fab sparks controversy amid geopolitical tensions
Recent foreign media revelations have named United Integrated Services, L&K Engineering, Topco Scientific, and Cica-Huntek Chemical Technology Taiwan as contributors to the construction...
Thursday 21 September 2023
Taiwan sees 12-inch wafer fab donation to support startup chip tape-out
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) held a a press conference to announce the Taiwan Chip-based Industrial Innovation Program (Taiwan CbI) on September 20. One...
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