As reported by Nikkei Asia on October 23rd, three inside sources have indicated that Vanguard International Semiconductor(VIS), a prominent semiconductor foundry, is gearing up to construct its first 12-inch wafer plant in Singapore, aiming to meet the surging demand for automotive chips. It's im...

In October 2023, Quanta revealed plans to open three new factories in California, USA, with the goal of creating state-of-the-art assembly lines for AI servers. Around the same time, Wiwynn shared its intentions to launch a server cabinet assembly plant in Johor, Malaysia, featuring advanced liquid ...

DB HiTek, a Specialty IC foundry in South Korea, is intensifying its research efforts in the Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor domains to support future business growth, Jiwei reported. DB HiTek's recent investments aim to bolster its 8-inch wafer manufacturing capabil...

In recent updates from Shanghai Industrial μTechnology Research Institute (SITRI), Dr. Xing Wei’s research team has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in 300mm SOI wafer manufacturing technology. They have successfully created China's inaugural 300mm Radio Frequency Silicon-on-insulator (RF-SOI)...

During the 3Q23 Earning Call on October 19th, TSMC provided updates on its international factory construction. Notably, the new plant in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, is on track to commence production in the first half of 2025. The German facility is scheduled for production in 2027. The Kumamoto plant in...