The growing importance of advanced processes in wafer foundries is evident, propelled by innovations like AI and high-performance computing. While 3nm chips have entered the consumer market, efforts are underway in wafer foundries to advance to 2nm chips. Recent reports suggest progress in 1nm chips...

On the 15th, Microsoft introducing its first in-house AI chip, "Maia." This move signifies the entry of the world's second-largest cloud service provider (CSP) into the domain of self-developed AI chips. Concurrently, Microsoft introduced the cloud computing processor "Cobalt," set to be deployed al...

Against the backdrop of geopolitical influences, the concentration of advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes in Taiwan has raised concerns among international companies. According to TrendForce data, as of the end of 2024, over 70% of global advanced process manufacturing capacity is still l...

Rumors swirl around AMD's upcoming chip architecture, codenamed "Prometheus," featuring the Zen 5C core. As reported by TechNews, the chip is poised to leverage both TSMC's 3nm and Samsung's 4nm processes simultaneously, marking a shift in the competitive landscape from process nodes, yield, and cos...

Mature process foundries are locked in a battle to uphold a 60% capacity utilization rate. Reports indicate that major players, including UMC, Vanguard International Semiconductor (VIS), and PSMC, are slashing prices significantly for the first quarter of the coming year to salvage their capacity ut...