Analyzing China’s Position in the Global Semiconductor Landscape

Analyzing China's Position in the Global Semiconductor Landscape

It has been observed that some readers are unclear about the development trends of the semiconductor industry in various countries (regions) around the world, so this article will provide an overview. The following chart is from IC Insights official website, ranking the global market share based on the revenue of chip companies in different countries … Read more

Summary of 35 Major Wafer Factories in the U.S. Based on Foundry Locations

Summary of 35 Major Wafer Factories in the U.S. Based on Foundry Locations

Recently, the China Semiconductor Industry Association released a notice regarding the “Rules for Determining the ‘Country of Origin’ of Semiconductor Products,” stating that according to the relevant provisions on non-preferential origin rules, the origin of “integrated circuits” is determined based on the four-digit tariff number change principle, meaning the wafer fabrication site is recognized as … Read more

Interpretation of the New Regulations on the Location of Wafer Tape-Out Factories

Interpretation of the New Regulations on the Location of Wafer Tape-Out Factories

On April 11, Friday, the China Semiconductor Industry Association released the “Notice on the Rules for Determining the “Country of Origin” of Semiconductor Products,” which is as follows: Official Account: Notice from the China Semiconductor Industry Association on the Rules for Determining the “Country of Origin” of Semiconductor Products This article interprets the certification of … Read more

Infineon, Renesas, TI, and Rapidus Expand Automotive Chip Production: One Good News, Two Bad News

Infineon, Renesas, TI, and Rapidus Expand Automotive Chip Production: One Good News, Two Bad News

According to reports from Taiwanese media, Infineon, Renesas, Texas Instruments, and Rapidus have all initiated plans to build new wafer fabs for automotive chips, with industry estimates suggesting that the four companies’ investment in expansion could reach $25 billion.Reports indicate that the primary goal of IDM manufacturers intensively expanding production is to shorten the delivery … Read more