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Monday 17 June 2019
VIS lands new clients amid trade war, but conservative about 2H19
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) is optimistic about longer-term business prospects as it has enjoyed an increase of new clients amid the US-China trade war, although prospects...
Thursday 30 May 2019
Intel reportedly mulling outsourcing chipset design to ASMedia
Intel is reportedly considering placing chipset design orders with Taiwan IC designer ASMedia Technology, which is already a partner of AMD, as part of its efforts to fend off competition...
Thursday 23 May 2019
Globalfoundries says it remains focused on core foundry biz
Globalfoundries has reiterated its focus on providing differentiated foundry services on a contract basis, and intends to keep all its existing manufacturing facilities worldwide...
Wednesday 22 May 2019
Marvell to acquire Globalfoundries ASIC business
Marvell has entered into definitive agreements to purchase Avera Semiconductor, the application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) business of Globalfoundries, according to the com...
Thursday 2 May 2019
VIS remains cautious about 2Q19
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) remains cautious about its outlook for the second quarter of 2019, as the specialty IC foundry has seen its customers adjust inventory at...
Tuesday 23 April 2019
Globalfoundries, On Semi agree to transfer ownership of 300mm fab in New York
Globalfoundries and ON Semiconductor have entered into a definitive agreement for ON Semi to acquire a 300mm fab located in East Fishkill, New York, according to the companies.
Friday 22 March 2019
New TSMC 8-inch fab to fulfill robust automotive chip orders
TSMC's new 8-inch wafer fab to be built in Tainan will have its capacity mostly fulfill robust orders for automotive chips from STMicroelectronics and other dedicated chipmakers,...
Tuesday 5 March 2019
Fresh rumors emerge about Globalfoundries exit
Recent rumors circulating in the chipmaking industry have claimed that Globalfoundries is looking to sell another Singapore-based fab, likely a 12-inch one, following the deal it...
Friday 22 February 2019
Advances in logic IC process technology move forward
There is more variety than ever among the logic-oriented process technologies that companies offer, and derivative versions of each process generation between major nodes have become...
Tuesday 19 February 2019
Globalfoundries dismisses China fab shutdown speculation
Globalfoundries has named Americo Lemos, who previously held executive positions at Qualcomm and Intel, as its China country manager on the heels of speculation about layoffs and...
Monday 18 February 2019
VIS to see revenues rebound in 2Q19
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) is expected to see its revenues rebound to sequential growth in the second quarter of 2019, as the visibility of its...
Tuesday 12 February 2019
Is Globalfoundries seeking a buyer?
Globalfoundries' recent moves have invited speculation that the US pure-play foundry may be looking for a buyer. Does Globalfoundries' majority shareholder, Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology...
Monday 11 February 2019
China IC production to grow 15% through 2023, says IC Insights
China-based IC production is forecast to exhibit a strong 2018-2023 CAGR of 15%, according to IC Insights. Considering that China-based IC production was only US$23.8 billion in 2018,...
Friday 1 February 2019
Foundry houses revving up 8-inch capacity expansions
Persisting robust demand for 8-inch wafer foundry services have prompted foundry houses to expand their capacities in this segment in various ways, including the latest move by Vanguard...
Friday 1 February 2019
VIS expects up to 13% revenue decrease in 1Q19
Specialty IC foundry Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) expects to post a revenue decrease of 8-13% sequentially in the first quarter of 2019, citing inventory adjustments...