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
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
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
Source: Fresh Date Classroom Original Author: Little Date Jun This article mainly introduces the process of chip manufacturing. Oxidation First, on the wafers that have been cut and polished, we need to perform an oxidation step. The purpose of oxidation is to form a protective film (oxide layer) on the fragile surface of the wafer. … Read more
The success rate of first silicon for chips is sharply declining due to the increasing complexity of chip manufacturing, the need for more iterations as manufacturers shift from single-chip to multi-chip components, and the growing demand for customization, which extends the design and verification process. Details from a new functional verification survey highlight that developing … Read more
In the previous issue, we introduced the wafer preparation process (link). Silicon ingots and wafers Today, we will continue discussing 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 can … Read more
Click the blue text Follow us In the electronics market of Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen, a 7-nanometer chip the size of a fingernail is priced at 300 yuan, while the cost of SMIC’s 14-nanometer chip has dropped to 150 yuan. Behind this price inversion is the survival logic of China’s chip manufacturing industry amid technological gaps and … Read more
On April 11, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an “Emergency Notice on the Rules for the ‘Origin’ Certification of Semiconductor Products.” According to the relevant regulations of the General Administration of Customs, the origin of “integrated circuits” is determined based on the four-digit tariff number change principle, meaning that the tape-out location is recognized … Read more
On April 11, 2024, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an “Emergency Notice on Clarifying the Certification Rules for the Origin of Semiconductor Products” (Zhongbanxie [2024] No. 12) to the entire industry. This document addresses the current disputes over the traceability of the semiconductor supply chain in the context of international trade frictions and establishes … Read more
Your smartphone has suddenly become a battleground for international political games. Just last Friday, the China Semiconductor Industry Association issued an “Emergency Notice on the Origin Certification Rules for Semiconductor Products,” directly overturning the global chip industry’s playing field. How severe is this? The U.S. has just slapped a 145% tariff on chips made in … Read more