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Tuesday 18 November 2008
TSMC reportedly invests in Accton subsidiary, eyeing SiP-module market
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reportedly invested in Taiwan-based Aiconn, a subsidiary of network-equipment maker Accton Technology, via the foundry's venture...
Tuesday 18 November 2008
TSMC urges equipment and material suppliers to push for 18-inch wafer migration
The transition to 18-inch wafer production may be interrupted by the current economic woes, but it is a necessary step the semiconductor industry has to take in order to increase...
Tuesday 18 November 2008
TSMC ramps volume production of 40nm process
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced volume production of the foundry segment's only 40nm semiconductor manufacturing process with the successful ramp...
Monday 17 November 2008
TSMC has no layoff plans despite difficult times
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has no layoff plans despite the global economic woes, according to company CEO Rick Tsai. He made the remarks on the sideline of...
Monday 17 November 2008
US house pricing key to economic recovery, says TSMC chairman
Morris Chang, chairman of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), remarked at a conference held by the Chinese National Association of Industry and Commerce (CNAIC) on...
Thursday 13 November 2008
UMC to advance annual maintenance due to utilization drop
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has decided to start its annual maintenance ahead of schedule in 2008, as the company's utilization will drop to as low as 55%, according...
Thursday 13 November 2008
Chartered CEO said to be coming to Taiwan for merger talks
Song-Hwee Chia, CEO of Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, is scheduled to pay a low-profile visit to Taiwan next week, with speculation abounding that he will be in talks for...
Tuesday 11 November 2008
TSMC reports better-than-expected October sales, but large drop expected through rest of year
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported October consolidated sales at NT$29.5 billion (US$898.53 million), up 0.6% sequentially. However, the company expects fourth-quarter...
Thursday 6 November 2008
TSMC adds new high voltage features to advanced 0.13-micron process
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has enhanced its 0.13-micron process technology with immediate availability of a 1.5/6/32V technology, targeting at high resolution...
Wednesday 5 November 2008
TSMC to install multiple-beam lithography system in 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is expected to install its first multiple-electron-beam direct write (MEBDW) lithography system for the development of 20nm and more...
Wednesday 5 November 2008
TSMC to ramp up 32nm production in 2009
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will ramp up 32nm production in 2009, with 22nm and 15nm production following in 2011 and 2013 respectively, according to the company's...
Monday 3 November 2008
VIS to cut capex by 50% next year
Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) has announced it will cut 2008 capex from NT$6 billion (US$182.54 million) to NT$5 billion and estimates a further 50% reduction in its...
Monday 3 November 2008
UMC and ASE willing to seek partnerships in 2009 while TSMC, PTI and SPIL have no merger plans
With the semiconductor market expected to shrink in 2009, the market may see more strategic alliances and consolidation. Commenting on merger potential in the industry, Taiwan semiconductor...
Friday 31 October 2008
TSMC, UMC and SMIC to cut capex for 2009 amid poor visibility
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) have announced plans to reduce their capex for 2009 amid gloomy...
Friday 31 October 2008
TSMC CEO: Semiconductor industry to decline 5-9% in 2009
Semiconductor industry sales will stay flat in 2008 and decline 5-9% next year, with wafer OEMs seeing even steeper declines, according to Rick Tsai, CEO of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing...