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Thursday 17 February 2022
TSMC board approves nearly US$21 billion for capacity expansion
The board of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) approved recently capital appropriations of about US$20.94 billion for the installation and upgrade of advanced technology...
Wednesday 19 January 2022
TSMC bold capex challenging Samsung foundry biz
TSMC has outlined plans to spend a record US$40-44 billion in capital expenditure for 2022, which could further strengthen its lead as the world's largest logic IC foundry, according...
Friday 14 January 2022
TSMC expects up to 29% sales growth in 2022
TSMC expects to see its 2022 revenue in US dollar terms increase 25-29% on year, outperforming the industry average.
Thursday 13 January 2022
TSMC to make 3nm chips for Intel at new site in northern Taiwan
TSMC plans to have its new production site in the Baoshan area in Hsinchu, northern Taiwan make 3nm chips for Intel, according to industry sources.
Thursday 13 January 2022
What motivates TSMC to spend big on capacity expansion
TSMC's planned US$100 billion in capex from 2021 to 2023 will not be sufficient to carry out its capacity expansion projects in Taiwan and overseas, market observers believe. The...
Monday 10 January 2022
Lead times for high-end SoC testers extend to over 6 months, says Advantest
It will take at least six months for Advantest to deliver its high-end SoC testing equipment as shortage of key chip components needed to power the equipment has constrained the company's...
Tuesday 4 January 2022
Samsung keen to beat TSMC in GAA process segment
Samsung Electronics is eyeing to be the first foundry to adopt gate-all-around (GAA) technology with its 3nm nodes scheduled for 2022, while TSMC's 3nm FinFET technology is unlikely...
Tuesday 28 December 2021
Chipmakers explore more methods other than chip scaling, says ex-TSMC R&D VP
There are more ways than one to improve on chip performance and power, and with chip scaling generating more costs, chipmakers are exploring more methods in their technology advancements,...
Friday 17 December 2021
MediaTek expects 10-20% revenue growth in 2022
MediaTek will be able to post a 10-20% revenue increase in 2022 although the overall semiconductor market will grow at a slower pace than in 2021, and is bound to launch its first...
Wednesday 15 December 2021
Taiwan IC backend equipment specialists poised to generate record sales in 2021
Taiwan-based IC backend equipment specialists, particularly those specializing in advanced packaging equipment, are poised to generate record-high sales in 2021, buoyed by robust...
Thursday 2 December 2021
Will Samsung 3nm GAA process win over major TSMC clients?
Samsung Electronics has been actively pursuing 3nm GAA chip orders, with speculation that AMD and Qualcomm could be among the first customers of its newer foundry process technology...
Monday 1 November 2021
Samsung sets to triple foundry capacity by 2026, sparking concerns about potential risks
Samsung Electronics has recently disclosed plans to triple its foundry production capacity by 2026 amid global chip shortage disrupting production in key industries from automobiles...
Friday 15 October 2021
Will foundry expansions lead to capacity glut?
Many IDMs and pure-play foundries, including second-tier ones, are all poised to expand their fab capacities sparking concerns that the arrival of the additional capacities could...
Wednesday 1 September 2021
Fab toolmakers optimistic about demand from TSMC
TSMC's equipment suppliers remain optimistic about demand from the foundry, which has been stepping up its pace of advanced technology development and capacity expansion, according...
Friday 30 July 2021
Intel could challenge TSMC in next 5 years
If Intel is able to advance its process technology on schedule, it could regain its foundry technology leadership that has been taken by TSMC in the next five years, according to...