TSMC to build CoWoS plants in Taiwan, and maybe Japan
March 18, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has announced plans to construct two new chip-on-wafer-on-substrate plants in Chiayi. But there's also speculation it will expand its capacity in Japan too.
TSMC joins investors in Apple's conservation fund
March 18, 2024
Apple has announced TSMC and Murata among the cohort of new supporters of its Restore Fund, which is designed to scale global investment in carbon removal projects.
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Samsung Electronics lines up new $6bn US subsidy
March 15, 2024
The Biden administration is preparing to extend another huge grant to Samsung Electronics to encourage the Korean firm to invest in the US manufacturing base.
Cerebras Systems launches 'the world’s fastest AI chip'
March 15, 2024
AI specialist Cerebras has unveiled Wafer Scale Engine 3 – a chip featuring 4 trillion transistors and 900,000 AI cores, which is purpose built for training the industry’s largest models.
Moov launches EU expansion
March 13, 2024
Moov, a company operating a marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has hired Eric Tribolet as Director of European Sales, to help the company expand its presence in European markets.
Global top 10 foundries Q4 revenue up 7.9%
March 12, 2024
The latest TrendForce report reveals a notable 7.9% jump in 4Q23 revenue for the world’s top ten semiconductor foundries, reaching USD 30.49 billion.
TSMC has its best ever February as sales hit $5.77bn
March 11, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker, has reported that its revenue for February was 11.3% up year on year.
Marvell extends deal with TSMC on 2nm platform
March 08, 2024
Marvell Technology is collaborating with chip maker TSMC to develop the industry’s first technology platform to produce 2nm semiconductors optimised for accelerated infrastructure.
TSMC is still the undisputed foundry leader
February 27, 2024
TrendForce’s latest report reveals that in 2023, global foundry revenues hit USD 117.47 billion, with TSMC capturing a dominant 60% share.
Analog Devices confirms long-term wafer deal with TSMC
February 26, 2024
Analog Devices will supply TSMC's Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing subsidiary with long-term wafer capacity.
TSMC formally opens its $8.6bn Japanese foundry
February 26, 2024
Taiwanese chip maker TSMC has marked a milestone in its programme to re-locate manufacturing away from its home country - opening its new facility in the Kumamoto region of Kyushu, Japan.
Intel teases 1.4nm advanced manufacturing node
February 23, 2024
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has officially confirmed the firm's 14A node for the first time. He expects 14A and its variant Intel 14A-E to arrive by 2027.
Amkor closes in on approval for $2bn US facility
February 23, 2024
Council leaders in Preoria voted unanimously to wave through Amkor's proposed semiconductor packaging and testing facility in the city.
Is Preferred Networks Samsung's first 2nm customer?
February 19, 2024
Japan's Preferred Networks (PFN) has revealed that it plans to use Samsung Foundry's 2nm process node to manufacture its AI-focused chips.
TSMC in 'secret deal' with SK hynix on next-gen memory
February 16, 2024
Taiwan's TSMC and South Korean memory manufacturer SK hynix are rumoured to be jointly developing new HBM4 products and processes for next-gen AI GPUs.
TSMC is now the world's largest chip maker by revenue
February 07, 2024
TSMC sales hit $69.3bn in 2023 to beat Intel and Samsung for the first time, says influential industry analyst.
Will SMIC bring 5nm fabrication to China this year?
February 07, 2024
China is a long way behind in advance chip manufacturing, but fresh reports say the country could be on the verge of a 5nm node breakthrough.
TSMC to open its second Japanese plant in 2027
February 06, 2024
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC will start construction of a new $13bn fab in Kumamoto, Japan, as it continues to off-shore its manufacturing base.
Intel pushes back opening of Ohio plant to 2026
February 02, 2024
Intel's $20bn Ohio manufacturing facility is the latest US project to be held back by sluggish demand and red tape.
Taiwanese firms target Czech Republic for chip production
February 02, 2024
Business groups from Taiwan and the Czech Republic have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to explore semiconductor manufacturing in the region.
Japan earmarks $307m for optical chip R&D centre
February 02, 2024
The Japanese government is making available USD 307 million in subsidies for a new unit to research optical technology semiconductors. The project is backed by NTT, Intel, and SK Hynix.
SK Hynix confirms new packaging plant in Indiana
February 02, 2024
South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix is to open a new US facility, which will produce high-bandwidth memory chips for integration with Nvidia’s GPUs.
Global PCB industry to grow by 6.3% in 2024
January 30, 2024
Taiwan's printed circuit association is shining a spotlight on four key issues as the industry is expected to see a 6.3% growth in 2024.
US prepares to hand out billions more to chip firms
January 29, 2024
The Biden Administration is set to announce a fresh round of subsidies as part of its USD 53 billion Chips and Science Act.
TSMC to invest $5m in Arizona apprenticeship programme
January 29, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing will spend USD 5 million to train 80 facility technicians to work in its Arizona facilities.
Apple to be first in line for TSMC's 2nm chips?
January 25, 2024
Online reports say Apple is at the front of the queue for chips built on TSMC's forthcoming 2-nanometer process.
SK Hynix hails 'remarkable turnaround' with 4Q 2023 profit
January 25, 2024
South Korean memory chipmaker SK Hynix has posted its first profit in four quarters to confound analyst forecasts.
Sam Altman 'raising billions' for new chip venture
January 22, 2024
The CEO of the world's leading AI company, OpenAI, is rumoured to be talking to investors about building an ambitious new network of semiconductor fabrication plants.
TSMC pushes back opening of Arizona plant for a second time
January 19, 2024
Taiwanese chip maker TSMC says a shortage of specialist workers has forced it to delay the opening of its second factory in Arizona from 2025 to 2027 or 2028.
TSMC profits down again, but 2024 outlook is good
January 19, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co will post a 19% drop in net profit for Q4 2023, but it is projecting more than 20% growth for the year ahead.
Taiwan launches recruitment drive across Southeast Asia
January 15, 2024
The Taiwanese Ministry of Economic Affairs has revealed a mission to tap into the semiconductor talent pool across the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam.
TSMC revenues flat, but better than market expectation
January 12, 2024
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC has surprised the market with better than expected 4Q revenues of $20.1 billion.
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