US Senators Seek Suspension of TSMC Deal
The U.S. Senate Democratic leaders want to know if there's a plan for reshoring IC production capabilities, and what enticements…
Blog: Politics Haunts TSMC’s US Fab Plan
TSMC's fab plan is a political play aimed at governments in the United States, a tactic that could haunt the…
Foundry Partners May Face Revision in 3Q20 Activation from the US Ban on Huawei
Foundry partners may face revision in 3Q20 activation from the US ban on Huawei that impacts the supply chain, says…
New TSMC Fab in US: a Tangled Web
Cutting Huawei off from TSMC might be US government’s shortcut to winning a trade war. But here's how TSMC can…
TSMC to Build and Operate 5nm Fab in US
TSMC will build a 5nm fab in Arizona with support from that state and the U.S. government...
MEMS Foundry Demonstrates Its Prowess in Covid-19 Fight
When the pandemic threw the U.S. supply chain into chaos, the small MEMS foundry stepped up. CEO Jessica Gomez on…
SMIC Plans to Raise Capital for Expansion
China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. aims to sell new shares through a Shanghai-based stock exchange. The proceeds will be used…
TSMC Expects Strong Rebound in 2021
TSMC is also positioned to prosper with new business from Apple, Nvidia and — barring more Trump intervention — HiSilicon.
Foundry Revenue to Undergo Single-Digit Growth in 2020
Total foundry revenue in 2020 is expected to reach 5%-9% YoY growth, with 6.8% being the median...
Taiwan’s Chip Maker Ramps Up Production to Combat Covid-19
UMC shortens lead time for certain semiconductor components in order to boost the production of medical ventilators that are now…