Monthly Archives: January 2025

[News] Two Semiconductor Fab Projects Abruptly Halted?

Posted on 2025-01-29 by TrendForce

The global semiconductor industry is facing numerous challenges, with several renowned fabs halting operations, delaying construction, or shutting down production lines. These developments have caused significant disruptions across the industry. Recently, the GlobalFoundries-STMicroelectronics fab in Crolles, France, and Sumitomo Electric’s …

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[News] Rapidus Reportedly to Install 10 EUV Machines, Aiming for Early Mass Production

Posted on 2025-01-28 by TrendForce

While foundry giant TSMC plans to raise its 2025 capex to USD 38-42 billion, marking an up to 40% year-on-year increase, Japan’s Rapidus is also making strides in expansion. With government support backing it up, the company reportedly aims to …

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[News] Global Power Semiconductor Developments: Three New Updates from Factories Worldwide

Posted on 2025-01-28 by TrendForce

Recently, three major power semiconductor factories across different regions have announced significant updates, drawing renewed attention to the industry: Infineon has commenced construction on a new backend factory in Thailand. Indichip and Japan’s YMTL have jointly invested $1.6 billion to …

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[News] Decoding CXMT: DDR5 Breakthroughs and What’s Next

Posted on 2025-01-27 by TrendForce

As Chinese memory powerhouse CXMT reportedly began mass-producing DDR5 chips in late 2024, a wave of intrigue has surrounded its technological advancements. Despite the tightening grip of U.S. chip controls, the company seems to be breaking through to more cutting-edge …

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[News] A $500 Billion Investment Plan to Launch, Benefiting AI Chips

Posted on 2025-01-27 by TrendForce

Under the influence of large AI models, AI infrastructure projects are booming worldwide. OpenAI has announced the launch of a $500 billion “Stargate” plan, while ByteDance is reportedly allocating significant funds to build and enhance its AI infrastructure. Although there …

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