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Trailing-edge foundry roadmaps for GlobalFoundries, UMC, and SMIC
Premium We explore Globalfoundries, UMC, and SMIC's individual trailing-edge roadmaps, as each company is pursuing a fundamentally different strategy shaped by geography, regulation, and technology choices.
Global semiconductor sales hit nearly $300 billion in Q1 2026 — chips are on track to top $1 trillion for this year, says report
Sales of chips in Q1 2026 hit $298.5 billion and are on track to exceed $1 trillion this year, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association.
GlobalFoundries acquires ARC and RISC-V IP from Synopsys
Premium GlobalFoundries acquires more CPU IP as it is reshaping its role in the semiconductor supply chain and becomes an IP and manufacturing partner rather than just a chipmaker.
TSMC's average wafer prices increased by over 15% each year since 2019, report suggests
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Sales of chip production equipment to reach $156 billion by 2027 due to AI and DRAM demand
Driven by demand for AI and HPC accelerators, sales of chip production equipment are projected to increase through 2027. Asian countries are expected to lead the pack, according to SEMI.
GlobalFoundries buys silicon photonics firm Advanced Micro Foundry for undisclosed amount
GlobalFoundries has acquired Singapore-based silicon photonics firm Advanced Micro Foundry, positioning it as one of the leading providers of this technology for AI servers.
China's latest round of rare-earth export controls give the country dominion over precious resources
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New U.S. gov't rule says chipmakers have to make one chip in the US for each chip imported from another country to avoid 100% tariffs
The Trump administration is drafting a policy that would require chipmakers to match U.S. production with customer imports or face steep tariffs, potentially up to 100%.
