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Latest Updates on Semiconductor Production after 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake at Coast of Fukushima, with Miyagi at 6 Magnitude, on the Night of March 16th

2022/03/17

DRAM , NAND Flash , Wafer Foundries

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As indicated by the semiconductor research department of global market intelligence firm TrendForce, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck at the coast of Fukushima during the night of March 16th 2022 at 11:36 local time...

Latest Updates on Semiconductor Production after 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake at Coast of Fukushima, with Miyagi at 6 Magnitude, on the Night of March 16th

2022/03/17

DRAM , NAND Flash , Wafer Foundries

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As indicated by the semiconductor research department of global market intelligence firm TrendForce, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck at the coast of Fukushima during the night of March 16th 2022 at 11:36 local time...

Supply Status Updates on Key Components of Major Categories of End Products, Vol. 2

2022/03/17

DRAM , Wafer Foundries , AI Server/HBM/Server +1

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Looking at 1Q22, stock-up activities have slowed down a bit for the semiconductor components used in end products such as PCs, TVs, and smartphones...

QoQ Growth in Total Revenue of Top 10 Foundries Was Slightly Smaller at 8.3% for 4Q21 Mainly Due to Combination of ASP Hike and Limited Capacity Growth

2022/03/09

Wafer Foundries

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Global market intelligence firm TrendForce reports that growth is gradually tapering off for the demand generated by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stay-at-home economy...

Foundry Market Bulletin_20220307

2022/03/07

Wafer Foundries

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Regarding the developmental progress of TSMC’s 3nm node, technical R&D and trial production on the 3nm node is primarily being conducted at TSMC’s Hsinchu R&D Center...

UMC’s Subsidiary Foundry HJTC in Suzhou Returns to Operation; Latest Assessment Indicates More Than Two Weeks of Wafer Input Loss That Has Also Affected About 4% of UMC’s 8-Inch Wafer Foundry Capacity in 1Q22

2022/02/24

Wafer Foundries

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Global market intelligence firm TrendForce reports that UMC’s subsidiary foundry HJTC has begun to gradually return to normal operation after a period of suspension...

Foundry Market Bulletin_20220221

2022/02/21

Wafer Foundries

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In response to recent market rumors indicating that Samsung is affected by equipment delays and 4nm capacity expansion has not shaped up as expected...

Intel Acquires Tower for US$5.4 Billion so as to Diversify Manufacturing Process Platforms and Strengthen Production Capability Across Different Regions

2022/02/16

Wafer Foundries

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Global market intelligence firm TrendForce reports that Intel officially confirmed on February 15th that it will acquire Israeli foundry Tower Semiconductor for US$5.4 billion...

Armed Conflict over Ukraine Could Impact Supply of Gases Used in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Thereby Ratchet Up Chip Production Costs

2022/02/15

Wafer Foundries

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News agencies around the world are reporting that Russia has recently deployed around 100,000 troops near its border with Ukraine and is now conducting military exercises in Belarus...

Armed Conflict over Ukraine Could Impact Supply of Gases Used in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Thereby Ratchet Up Chip Production Costs

2022/02/15

Wafer Foundries

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News agencies around the world are reporting that Russia has recently deployed around 100,000 troops near its border with Ukraine and is now conducting military exercises in Belarus...