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

Where Does the U.S. Import Its Chips From?

Where Does the U.S. Import Its Chips From?

U.S. President Donald Trump initially excluded semiconductors from the latest round of U.S. tariffs. However, he may impose tariffs on semiconductors in the future. How would tariffs on semiconductors imported into the U.S. affect American semiconductor companies? The chart below shows the semiconductor imports to the U.S. in 2024. 64% of imports come from four … Read more

ASML CEO’s 180° Turn After ‘One-Day Tour’ in China: From Dismissive to Eager Collaboration

ASML CEO's 180° Turn After 'One-Day Tour' in China: From Dismissive to Eager Collaboration

After the French “sightseeing group” landed, Australia was quick to react, publicly stating: “As soon as we receive the invitation letter, we will book the tickets immediately!” It has now become a global hotspot that everyone wants to visit, increasingly gaining international recognition! What has truly excited industry insiders is a recent economic forum summit … Read more

3D Printing Revolutionizes Chip ‘Nano Vessels’

3D Printing Revolutionizes Chip 'Nano Vessels'

👆If you wish to meet regularly, feel free to star 🌟 and bookmark it~ The global chip industry may be on the brink of a revolutionary breakthrough! The research group led by Feng Jicheng at ShanghaiTech University (AIL) has successfully developed the world’s first “chip nano vessel 3D printer,” overcoming the processing bottleneck of next-generation … Read more

Industry Dynamics: China’s Semiconductor Projects Accelerate Development

Industry Dynamics: China's Semiconductor Projects Accelerate Development

In the context of increasingly fierce global competition in the semiconductor industry, China’s semiconductor sector is advancing at a remarkable pace. Recently, a series of semiconductor projects have sprung up across China, covering key areas such as chip manufacturing, packaging and testing, and equipment R&D. These projects are significant markers of China’s move towards high-end … Read more

Dramatic Decline in First Silicon Tape-Out Success Rates!

Dramatic Decline in First Silicon Tape-Out Success Rates!

Follow our official account, click the top right corner of the homepage ” · · · “, and set a star to stay updated on the latest news from Wangcai Chips. Due to the increasing complexity of chip manufacturing, the shift from single-chip to multi-chip components requiring more iterations, and the growing demand for customization, … Read more

The Rise of Domestic Chips: From 28 to 14 to 5?

The Rise of Domestic Chips: From 28 to 14 to 5?

If there were a hot search list in the tech circle, then SMIC would definitely occupy the top spots recently. From the acceptance of its application for listing on the Sci-Tech Innovation Board on June 1, to the first round of inquiries on June 4, and the approval by the listing committee on June 19, … Read more