Three Major Foundries and Emerging Forces: The Race to Mass Produce 2nm Chips
With the rapid development of semiconductor technology, 2-nanometer (nm) chips have become the focus of competition among global technology giants. As the world's largest wafer foundry, TSMC has made significant progress in 2nm technology, while Samsung and Intel face their own challenges and op...
Sharp's Strategic Transformation: Factory EAsset Sales and AI Layout
Recently, Sharp, a subsidiary of Foxconn, has taken significant steps in transforming into an asset-light entity, actively laying out for future industrial development through the sale of various assets. Sale of Headquarters Building and Old FactoryOn December 26, 2024, Sharp announced the sale...
South Korea Considers Establishing "KSMC" Foundry
Recently, the South Korean government is actively discussing a new plan to create a government-funded chip foundry, provisionally named Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (KSMC). This move is seen as an important step for South Korea to further consolidate its global leading position in ...
Micron's Journey: From DRAM to Global Semiconductor Storage Solutions
Micron Technology, Inc., commonly known as Micron, is a globally leading semiconductor solutions provider founded in 1978. Headquartered in Boise, the capital of Idaho, USA, the company was co-founded by four tech professionals who previously worked at Intel—Ward Parkinson, Joe Parkinson, Dennis Wil...
The US Grants $6.75 Billion in Chip Subsidies to Samsung, Texas Instruments, and Amkor
Recently, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced a series of chip subsidy programs aimed at promoting the development of the domestic semiconductor industry. Under this plan, South Korea's Samsung Electronics, Texas Instruments, and Amkor Technology are set to receive up to $4.745 billio...
Lattice's Proposed Acquisition of Altera? A Major Shift in the FPGA Market
Recently, the semiconductor industry was rocked by a bombshell announcement: FPGA manufacturer Lattice Semiconductor (hereinafter referred to as Lattice) is contemplating a full-scale acquisition bid for Intel's Altera. This potential merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is extremely rare i...
Tech Titans Today: Foxconn Acquisition Bid, Apple Drops Subscription Plan, Samsung DRAM Test Line
01 Foxconn Eyes Acquisition of Nissan's Controlling StakeHon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. (Foxconn) has reached out to Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., expressing interest in acquiring its controlling stake. Foxconn, which has been heavily investing in factories for electric vehicle (EV) product...
