Monthly Archives: January 2024

[News] Samsung Reportedly Trials 2nd Gen 3nm Chips, Aims for 60%+ Yield

According to industry sources cited by South Korean media The Chosun Daily, Samsung has commenced the production of prototypes for its second-generation 3nm process and is testing the chip’s performance and reliability. The goal is to achieve a yield rate …

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[News] Intel CEO Claims China’s Chip Manufacturing Lags Behind by 10 Years, Gap to Persist

According to the report from TechNews, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, speaking at the World Economic Forum, stated that export sanctions from the United States, Japan, and the Netherlands are temporarily limiting China’s development in semiconductor processes below 7 nanometers. Despite …

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[News] TSMC Actively Increases 2-Nanometer Production Capacity Planning, Market Expects Explosive Demand

TSMC announced during its briefing on the 18th that, due to robust demand in the 2-nanometer market, it plans to add another fab to the initially planned two fabs in Kaohsiung. The company intends to use the 2-nanometer process for …

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[News] TSMC’s Overseas Investments on Track; Kumamoto Plant Opening on 2/24

TSMC Chairman Mark Liu discussed TSMC’s global expansion during earnings conference yesterday, stating that progress in the construction of TSMC’s facilities in Japan, the United States, and Germany will proceed according to the original plans. The Kumamoto facility in Japan …

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[News] TSMC Earnings Conference: Q1 Revenue Estimated to Drop 6.2%, Expects Over 20% Annual Growth

TSMC reported its Q4 2023 financial results, disclosing consolidated revenue of NT$625.53 billion, net income of NT$238.71 billion, and diluted earnings per share of NT$9.21 (US$1.44 per ADR unit). The figures show a flat year-over-year performance in revenue, with a …

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