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Tuesday 19 January 2021
Semiconductor firms up investments
The semiconductor industry has seen some major players committing significant sums for R&D, such as TSMC announcing to inject a record-high capex of up to US$28 billion in 2021...
Monday 18 January 2021
TSMC, UMC to see full capacity utilization for 28nm node through 3Q21
Both TSMC and UMC are expected to sustain full capacity utilization for 28nm manufacturing process at their 8-inch and 12-inch fabs throughout third-quarter 2021, with gross margins...
Friday 15 January 2021
Highlights of the day: TSMC to spend big on 3nm development
TSMC has plans to allocated US$25-28 billion in capex for 2021, with over US$15 billion of the foundry house's record...
Friday 15 January 2021
TSMC on track to move 3nm process to risk production in 2021
TSMC is on track to move 3nm process technology to risk production in 2021 followed by volume production in the second half of 2022, according to the pure-play foundry.
Friday 15 January 2021
TSMC to spend over US$15 billion on 3nm process in 2021
Of TSMC's planned record-high capex for 2021, more than US$15 billion will be spent on advancing the foundry's 3nm process technology, according to industry sources.
Thursday 14 January 2021
Highlights of the day: Bright outlook for TSMC
TSMC has reported strong sales and profits for 2020, and the world's top pure-play foundry house expects to post another record...
Thursday 14 January 2021
TSMC expects another record in 1Q21 revenue
TSMC expects to post revenues of between US$12.7 billion and US$13 billion in the first quarter of 2021, which is a 1.3% sequential increase at the midpoint. Gross margin and operating...
Monday 11 January 2021
Taiwan fabless chipmakers to strive for additional foundry support in 3Q21
Taiwan-based IC design houses intend to offer higher prices in order to obtain more support from their foundry partners during the third quarter of 2021, according to sources at Taiwan's...
Monday 11 January 2021
IC foundries, designers strengthening tie-up with backend houses
With demand for diverse chips solutions continuing to grow robustly, Taiwan's foundry houses, IC designers and even EMS providers are all strengthening tie-up with backend houses...
Friday 8 January 2021
TSMC posts record 4Q20 revenue
TSMC saw its revenue climb to a record high of NT$361.53 billion (US$12.9 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Friday 8 January 2021
Highlights of the day: TSMC suppliers to see strong 2021
TSMC is expected to allocate a record capex budget for 2011 as it fast advances its manufacturing processes. The foundry house's equipment...
Friday 8 January 2021
TSMC equipment and materials suppliers to embrace strong 2021
Semiconductor equipment and materials suppliers of TSMC are poised to embrace a strong first quarter of 2021, and they are also optimistic about their sales prospects this year, according...
Thursday 7 January 2021
China to fall far short of IC self-sufficiency goal by 2025, says IC Insights
IC Insights has forecast that China-produced ICs will represent only 19.4% of the country's IC market in 2025, a fraction of the country's "Made in China 2025" goal of 70%.
Thursday 7 January 2021
SMIC sees US ban hit supply of chemical raw materials and consumables
The US trade ban against China-based SMIC has restricted the pure-play foundry's capability of obtaining semiconductor equipment for its process technology advancements. Nevertheless,...
Wednesday 6 January 2021
Foundries see clearer order visibility for automotive chips
Foundries including TSMC, United Microelectronics (UMC) and Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) have seen the visibility of orders for automotive chips extended to the end...