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After announcing its exit from 10nm and more advanced nodes back in 2017, Taiwan’s second-largest foundry, UMC, may be preparing an unexpected return to the cutting-edge arena it once abandoned. According to Nikkei, the company is now eyeing 6nm production, with a focus on chips for Wi-Fi, RF, Blu...
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According to Reuters, Intel is reportedly considering a major shift in its foundry business, aiming to move away from its 18A node in favor of the next-generation 14A process for new foundry clients—where it believes it can gain a competitive edge over TSMC. The move is part of Intel’s broader e...
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According to TrendForce's latest memory spot price trend report, regarding DRAM, spot prices of 16Gb DDR4 consumer DRAM chips continue to climb, whereas PC DRAM chips like 8Gb DDR4 have seen a minor pullback. As for NAND flash, gradual release of capacity resources by suppliers, together with the we...
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According to South Korean media outlet ETNews, both the U.S. and Japan are actively working to introduce extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography equipment into public-private research institutes through government-led initiatives. In contrast, South Korea’s government-driven efforts in this area rem...
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As TSMC ramps up its U.S. expansion, its subsidiary TSMC Arizona Corporation has announced a major leadership shift. According to the Central News Agency, Rick Cassidy has stepped down as Chairman and Director after 27 years with the company. Rose Castanares, President of TSMC Arizona, has been elec...