The Semiconductor Chip Company with the Lowest Valuation in A-shares: Gree Semiconductor Chips Make a Comeback

The Semiconductor Chip Company with the Lowest Valuation in A-shares: Gree Semiconductor Chips Make a Comeback

Today, the Secretary of the Board of Directors of Gree responded to a question on the interactive platform: Hello, Secretary! How is the operation and sales situation of your company’s silicon carbide factory? The news online only mentions that the factory was successfully built in 388 days, but there hasn’t been much reporting on the … Read more

Comprehensive Explanation of Tape-Out: A Key Step in Chip Manufacturing

Comprehensive Explanation of Tape-Out: A Key Step in Chip Manufacturing

In the complex landscape of chip manufacturing, tape-out occupies a core position. As the final step in integrated circuit design, it is a critical process that transforms abstract circuit blueprints into actual chips. 1. The Connotation and Essence of Tape-Out Tape-out, expressed in English as “tape-out”, is a process that relies on a series of … Read more

Why is Chip Tape-Out So Expensive?

Why is Chip Tape-Out So Expensive?

Multiple failed tape-outs may lead to the collapse of a company. The chip industry is no stranger to tape-out. The so-called tape-out refers to the process of manufacturing chips through a series of steps, akin to an assembly line. This stage is crucial as it lies between chip design and mass production. In simple terms, … Read more

Dutch Chip Expert: China May Produce Domestic EUV Lithography Machines to Reach ASML’s Current Advanced Level in About 10 Years

Dutch Chip Expert: China May Produce Domestic EUV Lithography Machines to Reach ASML's Current Advanced Level in About 10 Years

Click the blue text to follow us Scattering the eagle spirits, soaring across the land, With wisdom and courage, calling for the wisdom of China. —— “The State Council’s Tribute to Comrade Jiang Shangzhou” 01 Introduction Yang Rui, former host of the English channel of China Central Television, interviewed Dutch journalist and semiconductor observer Mark … Read more

Key Steps in Chip Manufacturing – Detailed Explanation of Chip Tape Out (Part 1)

Key Steps in Chip Manufacturing - Detailed Explanation of Chip Tape Out (Part 1)

The chip tape out (Tape Out) technology is a core part of semiconductor manufacturing, accurately transferring design patterns onto silicon wafers, serving as a critical bridge between design and production. This article comprehensively discusses chip tape out technology, from design, tape out preparation to technical implementation, equipment, and material applications, analyzing the key stages and … Read more

Assessment of Rumors Regarding Huawei’s Self-Built Chip Factory

Assessment of Rumors Regarding Huawei's Self-Built Chip Factory

Application for “China IC Unicorn” Selection Collection of Innovative Achievements for High-Quality Development of Semiconductors Yesterday, an unverified rumor caused ripples—Huawei is reported to plan a significant investment in building a large chip manufacturing plant, a move that allegedly unsettled NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang. Although the news has not been officially confirmed, it reflects the … Read more

Aircraft, Chips, and Cars: All Held Together by Tape

Aircraft, Chips, and Cars: All Held Together by Tape

In daily life, tape may seem inconspicuous. However, it is not only widely used but also has a broad range of applications. The global market for packaging tape alone has reached over $600 million. In other industries, automotive tape is used for bonding seals and decorative parts due to its high-temperature resistance and aging resistance. … Read more

Huawei Builds Factories for In-House Production of 7nm Chips: Ambitions and Challenges Behind the Technological Breakthrough

Huawei Builds Factories for In-House Production of 7nm Chips: Ambitions and Challenges Behind the Technological Breakthrough

According to the Financial Times, Huawei is rapidly constructing three semiconductor manufacturing bases in the Guanlan area of Shenzhen, one of which will be directly operated by Huawei, aimed at producing 7nm smartphone chips and Ascend series AI processors. This marks Huawei’s first foray into the high-end chip self-production sector, targeting the technological monopoly of … Read more

Japanese Chip Agency: Chinese Chip Manufacturing Equipment Accounts for 40% of Global Market Share, Chinese Companies are ‘Killing’ Global Chip Firms

Japanese Chip Agency: Chinese Chip Manufacturing Equipment Accounts for 40% of Global Market Share, Chinese Companies are 'Killing' Global Chip Firms

Click the blue text above to follow Serious Listening Awards, and let’s explore the world together. Seeing this title, many people might be shocked. Indeed, it is that stimulating! A recent report from a reputable semiconductor research institution in Japan shows that Chinese chip manufacturing equipment has quietly captured 40% of the global market share, … Read more

From Beginner to Abandonment: A Detailed Manufacturing Process of Chips!

From Beginner to Abandonment: A Detailed Manufacturing Process of Chips!

In the previous issue, we introduced the wafer preparation process (link). Silicon ingots and wafers Today, we will continue to discuss the manufacturing process of chips (die). This stage is the most challenging part of the chip manufacturing process. I will try to explain it in a simple and understandable way, and I hope everyone … Read more