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IC backend houses optimistic about 2Q12

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Most Taiwan-based semiconductor assembly and test service companies have adopted a positive attitude toward the second quarter of 2012 judging from the orders received thus far, and also given that upstream manufacturers including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) have voiced optimism about their business outlook for the quarter. (read the story…) Related items Topco,...

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TSMC capex budget hike to benefit equipment and materials suppliers, say sources

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The decision by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to raise its capex budget for 2012 will benefit suppliers and distributors of semiconductor equipment in Taiwan, according to industry sources. (read the story…) Related items TSMC gives priority to Nvidia for 28nm capacity TSMC in race to buy ProMOS fab TSMC seeing tight capacity for...

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TSMC 1Q12 sales in line with guidance

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced consolidated revenues of NT$105.51 billion (US$3.57 billion) for January through March 2012, which came within the foundry's guidance range of NT$103-105 billion. (read the story…) Related items Wah Lee benefiting from TSMC, UMC full capacity TSMC posts growth in April revenues TSMC gives priority to Nvidia for...

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TSMC to revise 2012 capex, says Chang

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) will announce its revised capex budget for 2012 at its upcoming investors meeting on April 26, according to company chairman and CEO Morris Chang. The foundry decided to increase its capex target for the year, which was previously set at US$6 billion. (read the story…) Related items TSMC capex...

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Taiwan Semi to Boost Expenditure on Mobile Devices Demand

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (2330) , the world’s largest contract maker of chips, will increase capital expenditure this year on higher demand for semiconductors that go into tablet devices and mobile phones. (read the story…) Related items Taiwan chip-makers expand capacity even as IC slowdown expected TSMC begins building next phase of Fab 14...

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TSMC begins building next phase of Fab 14 gigafab

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Leading foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. has held a groundbreaking ceremony for the fifth phase of its Fab 14 gigafab at the South Taiwan Science Park in Tainan, Taiwan. View the full article HERE . (read the story…) Related items TSMC to raise 2012 capex and production spending TSMC considers NY investment TSMC’s...

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TSMC to raise 2012 capex and production spending

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TAIPEI (Reuters) – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd , the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Monday that it will increase capital spending in 2012 and also plans to invest more than T$350 billion ($11.86 billion) in advanced production technology in Tainan in southern Taiwan over the coming years. TSMC's chairman, Morris Chang, did...

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TSMC 28nm capacity in large shortage

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) 28nm foundry capacity has been drastically short of demand from Qualcomm, AMD and Nvidia mainly, but the shortage is expected to relax at the end of the third quarter of 2012, according to industry sources. (read the story…) Related items TSMC gives priority to Nvidia for 28nm capacity TSMC...

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TSMC struggles with 28nm

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is reportedly experiencing issues with its 28nm foundry capacity which has fallen "drastically short of demand." read more (read the story…) Related items TSMC gives priority to Nvidia for 28nm capacity TSMC capex budget hike to benefit equipment and materials suppliers, say sources TSMC 28nm capacity in large shortage...

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TSMC expected to hit high-end of 1Q12 guidance

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Consolidated revenues at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) for the first quarter of 2012 are expected to be at the high-end of the foundry's previously-issued guidance range of NT$103-105 billion (US$3.5-3.6 billion), market watchers believe. (read the story…) Related items Wah Lee benefiting from TSMC, UMC full capacity TSMC posts growth in April revenues...

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Dialog to use TSMC's BCD process for PMICs

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Fabless chip company Dialog Semiconductor plc is planning to use a 130-nm BCD process from leading foundry Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. for power management ICs View the full article HERE . (read the story…) Related items TSMC begins building next phase of Fab 14 gigafab TSMC to raise 2012 capex and production spending...

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Topco, MIC expected to see growth in sales due to greener semiconductor processes

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Various industries have been focusing on making processes greener. Industry leading firms such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has been implementing measures to reduce carbon emissions and water waste at its Fab 15. Moreover, the PCB industry has been listing greener production methods as a point of development for 2012. The emphasis on...

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