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Tuesday 15 September 2026

Exclusive: China's 8-inch SiC suppliers turn to pricing discipline after 6-inch price war

As the silicon carbide (SiC) industry shifts from 6-inch to 8-inch wafer manufacturing, leading China-based substrate suppliers are...

Tuesday 5 May 2026

Samsung reportedly eyes SiC foundry reboot, targets 2028 mass production

Samsung Electronics is reportedly restarting its silicon carbide (SiC) wafer foundry business, aiming to tap into the fast-growing next-generation power semiconductor market, reinforce...

Monday 16 March 2026

IC design houses push 12-inch chips as 8-inch process price hikes loom

The chip market is facing a wave of price increases, with IDM companies issuing hike notices and foundries preparing to raise prices for the 8-inch wafer process amid current supply-demand...

Sunday 15 February 2026

Power semiconductor cost pressures rise as 8-inch wafer foundries plan price hikes

Demand for AI servers' power management chips is surging, tightening supply and demand in the 8-inch wafer foundry market. Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC)...

Tuesday 10 February 2026

Vanguard sees modest recovery as capacity use rises in early 2026

Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS) reported consolidated revenue of NT$4.01 billion (approx. US$127 million) in January 2026,...

Friday 23 January 2026

TSMC and Samsung reduce 8-inch wafer capacity, but oversupply still remains

TSMC chairman C.C. Wei confirmed adjustments in 8-inch and mature process capacities to improve efficiency, with Samsung also cutting 8-inch output. Despite these reductions and price...

Monday 29 December 2025

8-inch foundry price rises take hold as BCD, HV nodes lead

The global 8-inch wafer foundry market has entered a price upcycle. Foundries, including SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor, along with major Taiwanese and South Korean mature-node players,...

Friday 5 December 2025

UMC expands US supply chain with 8-inch wafer MOU with Polar Semiconductor

UMC has finalized plans to invest in the US semiconductor manufacturing sector by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American foundry Polar Semiconductor on December...

Friday 14 November 2025

SK Key Foundry to launch SiC power chips production in 1H26, targeting EV and energy markets

SK Hynix's 8-inch wafer subsidiary, SK Key Foundry, announced plans to launch its silicon carbide (SiC) compound power semiconductor business in the first half of 2026.

Tuesday 4 November 2025

Onsemi maintains focus on 8-inch wafer ramp as non-core exits and seasonal trends shape outlook

Onsemi reported steady progress in its operational and manufacturing strategies during the third quarter of 2025, emphasizing controlled inventory buildup, ongoing consolidation of...

Monday 11 August 2025

Toshiba's Japan Semiconductor to boost foundry output 50% by 2029, eyes SiC and GaN chips

Japan Semiconductor, a chipmaker under Toshiba, is seeking to significantly expand its contract chip manufacturing operations, aiming to lift output by 50% from 2024 levels by the...

Wednesday 9 July 2025

How China's trade-in policy is reviving South Korea's 8‑inch chip sector

In the escalating US-China tensions, China's aggressive drive to boost domestic semiconductor production—coupled with a sweeping "trade-in" subsidy program—has led to a...

Wednesday 18 June 2025

Taiwan foundries wind down 8-inch output as IC designers pivot

Taiwanese IC design houses report a steady reduction in 8-inch wafer capacity by local foundry partners. Several foundries are now urging clients to transition select products to 12-inch...

Tuesday 18 February 2025

Infineon ships first 8-inch SiC product to customers

According to Infineon's press release, the company is advancing its 8-inch silicon carbide (SiC) technology, having released its first products in the first quarter of 2025. These...

Thursday 13 February 2025

Korean wafer foundry utilization rates rise on China consumption stimulus programs

South Korea's 8-inch wafer foundry DB HiTek reportedly has seen a significant increase in capacity utilization, thanks to demand from China.

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