IDM expansion

Comparison of Innoscience and Hua Hong Semiconductor

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Comparison Dimension Innoscience Hua Hong Semiconductor Core Positioning GaN Power Semiconductor IDM company in the field Comprehensive Specialty Process Wafer Foundry Technical Focus Third-generation semiconductor materials (GaN), pursuinghigh frequency and high efficiency Diverse specialty process platforms (such as embedded/standalone memory, power devices, etc.), with a wide technical coverage Business Model IDM (Integrated Device Manufacturer): Independent … Read more

Huaxin Semiconductor Discusses the Four Critical Challenges in Optical Chip Manufacturing: The Path to Domestic Optical Chip Breakthroughs

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Huaxin Semiconductor Discusses the Four Critical Challenges in Optical Chip Manufacturing: The Path to Domestic Optical Chip Breakthroughs

On September 9, 2025, Fiber Online reported that in August 2024, Huaxin Microelectronics announced a significant milestone — the official commissioning of a 6-inch compound semiconductor commercial production line, which completes the last link in the consumer electronics supply chain in Guangdong Province. A year later, in August 2025, Huaxin Microelectronics successfully delivered the first … Read more

Wafer Foundry: An Indispensable Core of the Global Semiconductor Industry

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Wafer Foundry: An Indispensable Core of the Global Semiconductor Industry

Wafer foundry is the core segment of the semiconductor industry Wafer foundry refers to the specialized manufacturing of semiconductor wafers, accepting orders from other integrated circuit (IC) design companies for production, without engaging in design. Wafer foundry is one of the important segments in the semiconductor industry, characterized by being technology-intensive, capital-intensive, and serving as … Read more

Analyzing China’s Position in the Global Semiconductor Landscape

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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

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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

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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

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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