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Monday 17 January 2022
Innosilicon to make 5nm GPU in 2022
China-based GPU developer Innosilicon is planning to begin wafer production for its in-house developed GPU, Fantasy One, in 2022; the chip will be manufactured via a 5nm node and...
Monday 17 January 2022
Will TSMC's drive to reduce EUV carbon emissions power the green hydrogen industry chain?
Semiconductor foundry TSMC has established a 2030 energy-savings goal for its suppliers, partly driven by the fact that extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography consumes a large amount...
Friday 14 January 2022
Highlights of the day: By 2030, China will become champion in global semiconductor industry
Based on the recent report from SIA, the China semiconductor industry grew 30.6% in 2020. If the growth rate continues,...
Friday 14 January 2022
TSMC seeing customers queue for 28nm fab capacity
TSMC has seen its fabless customers queue up for its available 28nm fab capacities, which was not within its expectations several years ago, according to the world's largest pure-play...
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
Fab toolmaker Marketech to enjoy 20-30% revenue surge in 2022
Significant orders from TSMC, ASE Technology, and Win Semiconductors will boost revenues at fab toolmaker Marketech Technology in 2022; revenues are forecast to grow 20-30% on year,...
Thursday 13 January 2022
Highlights of the day: TSMC expects strong demand to continue in 1Q22
Robust chip demand for HPC device applications, as well as demand for automotive and smartphone chips, will buoy TSMC's...
Thursday 13 January 2022
TSMC expects 7.4% sales growth in 1Q22
TSMC expects to post revenues of between US$16.6 billion and US$17.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, which is a 7.4% sequential increase at the midpoint. Gross margin and operating...
Thursday 13 January 2022
PMIC demand to stay strong, crunch to persist in 2022
Taiwan-based power management IC suppliers will continue to embrace strong demand in 2022, but their on-year sales growth rates will depend largely on the foundry support they are...
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...
Tuesday 11 January 2022
Highlights of the day: Rising costs may dent TSMC profit in 2022
Strong demand for foundry services is expected to boost TSMC's 2022 sales, but its profits for this year may be dented...
Tuesday 11 January 2022
TSMC to enjoy 30% revenue surge in 2022
TSMC is expected to see its revenue in US dollar terms grow about 30% to another record high in 2022, but may face challenges to keep profit growth going, according to sources at...
Monday 10 January 2022
TSMC posts record 4Q21 revenue
TSMC saw its revenue climb to a record high of NT$438.19 billion (US$15.84 billion) in the fourth quarter of 2021.
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...