TSMC: A16 manufacturing will start in 2026
April 26, 2024
The race is on to manufacture the worlds fastest chips, and TSMC has just made a bold claim to be winning it.
Silicon Creations hits milestone of 10 million wafers in production with TSMC
April 23, 2024
Silicon Creations, a supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal IP, has reached a significant milestone: surpassing 10 million wafers in production containing its IP in collaboration with semiconductor foundry TSMC.
Unnamed firm buys world's second High-NA EUV machine
April 22, 2024
ASML has disclosed that it has shipped a second Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography (EUV) machine, but it hasn't named the customer.
State-backed fund takes over photoresist specialist JSR
April 22, 2024
The Japanese government and the state-backed Japan Investment Corp (JIC) have acquired a majority stake in JSR.
Earthquake could have cost TSMC $92.44m
April 19, 2024
The recent earthquake in Taiwan caused an estimated loss of USD 92.44 million to the island's biggest chip firm, says Reuters.
SK hynix and TSMC to collaborate on HBM4 innovation
April 19, 2024
SK hynix has signed an MoU with TSMC for work together on next-generation HBM, with plans to mass produce HBM4 chips from 2026.
Micron standing by for $6.1bn CHIPS and Science Act package
April 19, 2024
US memory chip specialist Micron Electronics will receive a US government subsidy worth USD 6.1 billion next week, say multiple reports.
Quanta Computer to build production facility in Germany
April 17, 2024
Taiwanese Quanta Computer has signed a deal with CTP, a European developer and manager of industrial properties, for a high-tech 22,500 square metre production facility at CTPark Jülich in the Brainergy Park Jülich in northwest Germany.
Soitec CEO: we could build a US facility
April 15, 2024
French semiconductor materials company Soitec is weighing up the benefits of constructing a factory in the US in a bid to be near to its key customers.
Gudeng to build EUV pod factory in Japan
April 15, 2024
Gudeng Precision Industrial Co will launch a new facility in Fukuoka Prefecture’s Kurume to reduce its reliance on Taiwanese and Chinese production.
Rapidus establishes subsidiary in Silicon Valley
April 15, 2024
Japanese chip manufacturer Rapidus is targeting the the lucrative US market by setting up a division in the backyard of some of the country's biggest tech firms.
Huawei to develop lithography tech at new R&D centre
April 12, 2024
Chinese tech giant Huawei is reported to be building a new research unit in Shanghai. It wants to develop chipmaking tools that could eventually rival those of ASML, Canon, and Nikon.
Microchip secures 40nm manufacturing capacity at JASM
April 12, 2024
US-based chip design firm Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC with a new deal to run specialized 40-nm manufacturing at TSMC's subsidiary in Japan.
LG Electronics expands home appliance AI chip range
April 12, 2024
Korea's LG Electronics is set to extend its appliance-specific on-device AI chip, DQ-C, to 46 models by the end of the year.
China to become the largest source of IC wafer capacity by 2026
April 10, 2024
According to the Global Wafer Capacity 2024 report from Knometa Research, wafer capacity for IC production is projected to grow on average 7.1% each year through 2026.
Microchip secures 40nm manufacturing capacity at JASM
April 09, 2024
US-based chip design firm Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC with a new deal to run specialized 40-nm manufacturing at TSMC's subsidiary in Japan.
Has Samsung secured an advanced packaging deal with Nvidia?
April 09, 2024
Online reports say Samsung has sealed an advanced packaging order for NVIDIA’s AI processors.
TSMC names Kikuyo as the location of its second Japan fab
April 09, 2024
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has confirmed that it will build its second Japanse foundry in the same region as its first: at Kikuyo in the Kumamoto Prefecture.
TSMC increases its investment in US production to $65bn
April 08, 2024
Taiwan's contract chipmaker TSMC will build a new fab in Arizona in what is claimed to be the largest direct project investment by a foreign company ever.
Earthquake update: Taiwan's tech sector weathers the storm
April 04, 2024
Taiwan's wafer foundries and DRAM production remains unaffected following the earthquake that struck the island on April 3, 2024.
Taiwan earthquake spares DRAM and foundry production
April 03, 2024
In the wake of a 7.2-magnitude earthquake off the eastern coast of Taiwan at 7:58 AM on April 3rd, TrendForce immediately investigated the damage and operational status of various manufacturers.
Taiwan hit by strongest earthquake in 25 years
April 03, 2024
On Wednesday, Taiwan was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, the strongest to hit the island in at least 25 years, prompting a tsunami warning for southern Japan and the Philippines, which was later lifted.
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.
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.
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