CONNECT WITH US
NEWS TAGGED GLOBALWAFERS
Friday 31 March 2023
GlobalWafers remains upbeat about 3rd-gen semiconductor demand
The outlook for third-generation semiconductor demand remains positive, according to GlobalWafers chairperson Doris Hsu, who was speaking in the wake of Tesla's intention to slash...
Thursday 16 March 2023
GlobalWafers says new US plant on track for volume production in 1Q25
Silicon wafer supplier GlobalWafers is constructing a new 300mm (12-inch) silicon wafer plant in Sherman, Texas, and expects it to be ready for volume production in the first quarter...
Wednesday 15 March 2023
GlobalWafers sees customers' advance payments top US$1 billion
GlobalWafers received an all-time high of NT$39.73 billion (US$1.3 billion) in advance payments made by its customers as of the end of 2022, according to the silicon wafer company,...
Thursday 2 March 2023
More makers in China, Taiwan building presence in SiC sector
China-based carmakers and solar cell suppliers are aggressively foraying into the silicone carbide (SiC) segment in line with the semiconductor self-sufficiency goal set by the government,...
Monday 6 February 2023
GlobalWafers to acquire Shanghai subsidiary of Crystalwise
GlobalWafers recently disclosed that it would execute a letter of intent with Crystalwise Technology to purchase 100% of Shanghai Sawyer Shenkai Technology Material (SSKT) for up...
Friday 6 January 2023
GlobalWafers doubles capex for epi-wafer capacity expansion
GlobalWafers will more than double its capex for 2023 to accelerate its wafer capacity expansions, particularly for SiC and GaN epi-wafers, to meet strong demand from clients, according...
Friday 6 January 2023
TSMC, GlobalWafers to receive substantial subsidies for US plants
Both TSMC and GlobalWafers should receive substantial government subsidies for their new US plants to cover the costs of operating the sites, according to sources at semiconductor...
Thursday 5 January 2023
GlobalWafers sees customers request to adjust LTA contracts
Nearly 50% of GlobalWafers' LTA customers have requested slight adjustments to the 8- and 12-inch wafer supply contracts struck previously to ease inventory pressures, according to...
Thursday 8 December 2022
Large-size and specialty wafer production both at full capacities, said Globalwafers
At its board meeting held on December 6, Globalwafers emphasized that besides small-size wafers, which saw a slight loosening in availability, both large-size and specialty wafers...
Thursday 8 December 2022
TSMC on track to materialize American manufacturing dream for advanced chips
A high-profile first-tool-in ceremony held recently at TSMC's Arizona fab signifies a major milestone in materializing the foundry's dream to set up advanced chips capacity in America...
Friday 2 December 2022
GlobalWafers breaks ground for Texas factory, expects mass production in 2024
GlobalWafers Co. Ltd. (GWC), the world's third-largest semiconductor silicon wafer manufacturer, held a ground-breaking ceremony on December 1 to commence the construction of a 300...
Wednesday 2 November 2022
GlobalWafers upbeat about long-term silicon wafer demand
Silicon wafer maker GlobalWafers remains upbeat about semiconductor demand in the long term, particularly demand for automotive and industrial device applications.
Wednesday 14 September 2022
Taiwan IC equipment and materials makers urge more government support
Taiwan's semiconductor supply chains have been highly appreciated by major economies worldwide, but they need more policy and subsidy support from the government to grow stronger,...
Wednesday 14 September 2022
Taiwan stepping up development of homegrown 3rd-gen compound semi industry
The Taiwan government is looking to actively support local suppliers engaged in the production of third-generation compound semiconductors, such as GlobalWafers, Hermes-Epitek, and...
Wednesday 14 September 2022
Taiwan compound semi industry faces challenges, says GlobalWafers chairperson
Challenges such as entry barriers for substrates and other raw materials, and rising production costs are facing Taiwan's compound semiconductor industry supply chain, according to...