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Earthquake in Taiwan leads to an hour and a half power outage

Earthquake in Taiwan leads to an hour and a half power outage Earthquake in Taiwan leads to an hour and a half power outage

Recently, in some areas of Taiwan, where the production of semiconductor products, there was a power outage caused by an earthquake. The unexpected drop in electricity generation led to power outages and power outages lasting about 90 minutes, according to local sources. At the household level, such interruptions may seem like a trifle, but for […]

UMC plans to build a factory in Singapore that will produce semiconductor products according to 22 and 28 nm standards

UMC plans to build a factory in Singapore that will produce semiconductor products according to 22 and 28 nm standards UMC plans to build a factory in Singapore that will produce semiconductor products according to 22 and 28 nm standards

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), a major semiconductor manufacturer, announced that its board of directors has approved a plan to build a new manufacturing facility in Singapore adjacent to its existing Fab12i 300mm wafer factory. The first phase of the new factory, designed to produce products according to the standards of 22 and 28 nm, will […]

Micron and UMC entered into a settlement agreement

Micron and UMC entered into a settlement agreement Micron and UMC entered into a settlement agreement

United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) and Micron Technology have announced a settlement agreement. They will withdraw their complaints against each other around the world, and UMC will make a one-time payment to Micron. The amount of the payment was not disclosed. UMC and Micron hope for the possibility of mutually beneficial business cooperation. Let us remind […]

UMC companies are credited with the intention to raise prices for the production of semiconductor products at 40 nm

UMC companies are credited with the intention to raise prices for the production of semiconductor products at 40 nm UMC companies are credited with the intention to raise prices for the production of semiconductor products at 40 nm

Citing data from Taiwanese chip makers, the source claims that United Microelectronics Corp (UMC), which produces semiconductor products under contracts, plans to raise prices. The cost of manufacturing microcircuits using a 40-nanometer process technology is said to be increased by 10-15%. Other mature technical processes will also rise in price, but to a lesser extent […]

According to industry sources, Qualcomm and UMC have entered into a long-term agreement

According to industry sources, Qualcomm and UMC have entered into a long-term agreement

Citing data from industry representatives, the source claims that Qualcomm and UMC have entered into a long-term agreement. The terms of this agreement are said to provide for contract manufacturing of Qualcomm products at UMC facilities for six years. The companies already have experience of cooperation. For example, in 2014 UMC received orders from Qualcomm […]

UMC will allocate $ 3.6 billion to expand 28-nanometer production

UMC will allocate $ 3.6 billion to expand 28-nanometer production

UMC, one of the largest contract manufacturers of semiconductor products, announced plans to invest $ 3.6 billion to expand its 28-nanometer production capacity. The decision to increase production was made against the background of a shortage of semiconductor products all over the world. The source notes that this is not the first time that a […]