Chip Manufacturing

Panasonic Exits Semiconductor Market: Loss-Making Chip Business to be Sold to China’s Nuvoton Technology

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Panasonic Exits Semiconductor Market: Loss-Making Chip Business to be Sold to China's Nuvoton Technology

Over the past decade, Japanese electronics companies have undergone significant restructuring, divesting low-profit or loss-making businesses, particularly in traditional home appliances, which have largely been sold off. The semiconductor sector has also been a key focus of this restructuring. According to recent reports, the long-established Japanese electronics company Panasonic will exit the semiconductor industry, selling … Read more

Samsung’s US Chip Factory Faces Challenges: $37 Billion Investment at Risk Due to Customer Shortage

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Samsung's US Chip Factory Faces Challenges: $37 Billion Investment at Risk Due to Customer Shortage

On July 4, according to Nikkei Asia, sources revealed that South Korean chip manufacturer Samsung Electronics is delaying the completion of its semiconductor factory in Texas, USA, due to difficulties in finding customers for the factory’s products. Previously, Samsung announced plans to invest over $37 billion (approximately 265.03 billion RMB at current exchange rates) in … Read more

12 Billion Chip Project: First Equipment Arrives Ahead of Schedule

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12 Billion Chip Project: First Equipment Arrives Ahead of Schedule

Gathering semiconductor industry news, technical frontiers, and development trends! According to news from China State Construction Engineering Corporation, on June 26, the first equipment for the 8-inch silicon carbide power device chip manufacturing line project (Phase I) of Xiamen Silan Microelectronics was moved in ahead of schedule. This project is a key construction project for … Read more

Latest Roadmap for Small Chips

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Latest Roadmap for Small Chips

This article is brought to you by the Semiconductor Industry Review (ID: ICViews). It may take until 2039 for a truly 10 nanometer chip to appear. In recent years, many industry insiders, including NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, have expressed pessimism about the future of Moore’s Law. However, a new roadmap released by the chip production … Read more

The Impact of China’s Rare Earth Exports on the Semiconductor Industry

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The Impact of China's Rare Earth Exports on the Semiconductor Industry

1. Recent News Reports on Rare Earth Exports According to the Ministry of Commerce website, on the evening of June 7, a reporter asked: Recently, many countries have expressed concern over China’s export control measures on rare earths. What measures will China take to address these concerns? In response, the spokesperson of the Ministry of … Read more

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

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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

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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?

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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

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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)

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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