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Wednesday 1 July 2009
TSMC in partnership talks with LED chipmaker Epistar, says paper
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), seeking a new engine of growth for its sustainable business, is reportedly in talks to forge a partnership with LED chipmaker Epistar,...
Wednesday 1 July 2009
TSMC, UMC expected to see narrower on-year revenue drops in June
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) will continue to see narrower on-year revenue drops for June, showing signs of gradual...
Tuesday 30 June 2009
TSMC announces 0.13-micron slim platform for analog and power management SoCs
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced that it has released an enhanced version of its 0.13-micron process to enable the integration of power management functions...
Thursday 25 June 2009
TSMC adopts SpringSoft Laker for 65nm CMOS node
SpringSoft has announced a multi-year technology agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to jointly develop and validate process design kits (PDKs) for chip...
Wednesday 24 June 2009
Intel to produce on 65nm in China
Intel's upcoming 12-inch fab in China will initially focus on 65nm production, according to Kirby Jefferson, general manager of the new fab (Fab 68). Intel is scheduled to commence...
Tuesday 23 June 2009
TSMC expects to see significant results in MEMS segment by 2010
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expects to see significant results in the MEMS market by 2010, according to sources at the company.
Monday 22 June 2009
Neo Solar open to potential investors, says chairman
Taiwan-based solar cell maker Neo Solar Power is open to opportunities of introducing new shareholders who could offer strategic alliances complementary to the company's business...
Friday 19 June 2009
TSMC 40nm yields expected to pick up in August
Yields of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC's) 40nm process will not see any significant improvement until August 2009, according to sources at graphics card maker...
Friday 19 June 2009
TSMC gearing up for PWM IC market
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is optimistic about the outlook for the power management (PWM) IC market and expects to grab a significant market share thanks to...
Friday 19 June 2009
TSMC increases 2009 capex to US$1.9 billion, says CEO
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has raised its capex budget for 2009, despite an anticipated decline in revenues, according to company chairman and CEO Morris Chang...
Thursday 18 June 2009
Foundries to see reduced orders for communications chips in 3Q09
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) will see single-digit decreases in orders from the communications sector for the third...
Thursday 18 June 2009
TSMC ready to deliver full-node 28nm in early 2010
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced development of its 28nm low-power technology that extends Silicon Oxynitride (SiON)/poly usage beyond 32nm with a dual/triple...
Monday 15 June 2009
Commentary: Rick Tsai still heir to Morris Chang?
A group of former employees of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) on April 9 staged a sit-in protest outside the residence of TSMC chairman Morris Chang. They demanded...
Friday 12 June 2009
TSMC says new group targeting energy-saving markets to sustain its long-term growth
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) expects its newly-launched business unit, the New Business Development Organization (NBDO), to bring in total revenues of US$2 billion...
Friday 12 June 2009
TSMC ready to roll out wafer starts for MEMS client Silverbrook
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will begin volume wafer starts for MEMS client Silverbrook Research at its 8-inch fab (Fab 3) soon, with initial production targeting...