AI drives TSMC's expansion and upgraded targets. Vanguard sees rising utilization and prices via power ICs. UMC grows steadily, while PSMC rebounds through memory demand.
Driven by accelerated 8-inch capacity cuts by TSMC and Samsung, coupled with rising demand for AI power components and panic stocking across the supply chain, the global supply-demand structure for 8-...
Samsung to focus on advanced nodes in 2026 with full capacity utilization; SMIC to raise 8-inch and memory foundry prices on strong demand; HuaHong to expand capacity and advance specialty platforms;...
Utilization Operation Tracker emphasizes on the LCD gen5 and above fabs’ monthly glass substrate input, including the monthly available input changes and volume which can be converted into utilization...
TSMC reduces 8-inch capacity to focus on advanced processes; UMC sees rising utilization from AI and future Samsung transfer opportunities. Vanguard acquires TSMC's used equipment to meet str...
Quarterly Smartphone Market Status Update tracks on global smartphones market trend. Through the discussion of market scale, trend of panel spec, cost and price changes as well as the movement of capa...
The foundry sector is undergoing a broad realignment as mature nodes contract, product mixes shift upward, and Chinese demand supports steady growth. Advanced-node expansion continues to face technica...
Benefiting from inventory stocking for smartphones and PCs alongside a recovery in automotive demand, the rebound in mature processes drove growth for UMC and HuaHong. TSMC's advanced processes a...
Utilization Operation Tracker emphasizes on the LCD gen5 and above fabs’ monthly glass substrate input, including the monthly available input changes and volume which can be converted into utilization...
Global foundry markets show steady demand and diverse capacity as leaders push advanced processes and packaging amid geopolitics.
Advanced-process expansion and layouts for both Chinese foundries and GlobalFoundries, stressing supply autonomy and cross-border investment amid strategic shifts for long-term needs.
Utilization Operation Tracker emphasizes on the LCD gen5 and above fabs’ monthly glass substrate input, including the monthly available input changes and volume which can be converted into utilization...
The latest Foundry Newsletter reports analyzes the global foundry market, noting demand-supply dynamics, yield issues across fabs, and shifting supply chains amid uncertainty.
Strong domestic demand in China is pushing 8-inch foundry utilization to full capacity, prompting price hikes and expansion plans. Clients are securing advanced node capacity through strategic partner...
AI and smartphone demand lift 2H foundry utilization; Semiconductor tariffs pending and low inventory spur rush orders. China's mature nodes tighten, prices stabilize.
