Breaking News

Club 3D transforms workspace connectivity with universal docking stations and hubs Micron Announces New 2600 NVMe SSD HighPoint Launches Next-Gen External PCIe Gen5 x16 Switching Adapter LG Display Begins Mass Production of Ultimate Gaming OLED Panel with 4th-Generation OLED Technology PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July 2025

logo

  • Share Us
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
  • Home
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Essays
  • Forum
  • Legacy
  • About
    • Submit News

    • Contact Us
    • Privacy

    • Promotion
    • Advertise

    • RSS Feed
    • Site Map

Search form

UMC Accelerates 28nm Output Capacity To Meet Demand

UMC Accelerates 28nm Output Capacity To Meet Demand

Enterprise & IT May 17,2012 0

Tight supply of TSMC's 28nm process has reportedly increased the tapeout orders for "rival" foundry United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC), which plans to boost output capacity of its 28nm plants. UMC has already received 80 28nm tapeouts, according to a Taiwan Economic News report.

UMC, the world's No.2 pure silicon foundry supplier, entered general production based on 28nm process technology in the first quarter, lagging behind No.1 player TSMC. However, tight supply of the process at TSMC has inspired 28nm process buyers to turn to UMC, GlobalFoundries and Samsung.

To keep up with the demand for 28nm process capacity, UMC has reportedly begun adjusting process-capacity portfolios to make room for 28nm process foundry. The foundry has also a new expansion plan in the works to boost output capacity at its Fab 12A in the Southern Taiwan Science Park. The expansion plan is estimated to add 50,000-60,000 wafers a month at the factory when it is completed.

TSMC will budget US$8-8.5 billion for expansion this year, with 28nm process capacity being the primary expansion item. Its Fab 15's first-phase project has entered volume production and is planned to rise output to 50,000 wafers of 28nm chips by the end of this year.

UMC is produsing 28nm chips for Texas Instruments (OMAP 5) and Qualcomm (integrated baseband chips).

TSMC has already announced additional US$8-8.5 billion investments for expansion this year. Its Fab 15's first-phase project has entered volume production and is planned to rise output to 50,000 wafers of 28nm chips by the end of this year.

TSMC's 28nm chips are used by Qualcomm, Broadcom, Nvidia and AMD, among others.

Tags: UMCTSMC
Previous Post
Rakuten Invests In Pinterest
Next Post
Sony Introduces α37 And α NEX-F3 Cameras

Related Posts

  • Intel and UMC Announce New Foundry Collaboration

  • TSMC to boost 5nm chip output in 2H21

  • TSMC Announces 7nm Automotive Design Enablement Platform

  • Synopsys and TSMC Collaborate to Enable Designs of HPC, Mobile, 5G, and AI SoCs with Certified Solutions on TSMC N5 and N6 Processes

  • TSMC Does Not Accept New Orders From Huawei: Nikkei

  • TSMC to Build Arizona Chip Plant

  • Trump In Talks With Chip Makers Including TSMC to Bring Factories in the US: report

  • TSMC Expected to Enjoy Significant Growth in 2020 on Demand for Advanced Chips

Latest News

Club 3D transforms workspace connectivity with universal docking stations and hubs
Enterprise & IT

Club 3D transforms workspace connectivity with universal docking stations and hubs

Micron Announces New 2600 NVMe SSD
Enterprise & IT

Micron Announces New 2600 NVMe SSD

HighPoint Launches Next-Gen External PCIe Gen5 x16 Switching Adapter
Enterprise & IT

HighPoint Launches Next-Gen External PCIe Gen5 x16 Switching Adapter

LG Display Begins Mass Production of Ultimate Gaming OLED Panel with 4th-Generation OLED Technology
Enterprise & IT

LG Display Begins Mass Production of Ultimate Gaming OLED Panel with 4th-Generation OLED Technology

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July 2025
Gaming

PlayStation Plus Monthly Games for July 2025

Popular Reviews

be quiet! Light Loop 360mm

be quiet! Light Loop 360mm

be quiet! Dark Mount Keyboard

be quiet! Dark Mount Keyboard

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 420 - 360

Arctic Liquid Freezer III 420 - 360

be quiet! Light Mount Keyboard

be quiet! Light Mount Keyboard

Soundpeats Pop Clip

Soundpeats Pop Clip

Noctua NH-D15 G2

Noctua NH-D15 G2

Crucial T705 2TB NVME White

Crucial T705 2TB NVME White

be quiet! Light Base 600 LX

be quiet! Light Base 600 LX

Main menu

  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Essays
  • Forum
  • Legacy
  • About
    • Submit News

    • Contact Us
    • Privacy

    • Promotion
    • Advertise

    • RSS Feed
    • Site Map
  • About
  • Privacy
  • Contact Us
  • Promotional Opportunities @ CdrInfo.com
  • Advertise on out site
  • Submit your News to our site
  • RSS Feed