# Wafer Foundry
Latest news and articles about Wafer Foundry
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Technology
Mature Nodes, Rising Margins: UMC Signals a Sustained Recovery in Chip Foundries
UMC has announced price hikes of up to 15% for wafer production in the second half of 2026, citing tightening capacity and rising operational costs. The move, mirrored by competitors like Nexchip, signals a robust recovery in the mature node semiconductor market driven by AI and industrial demand.
NeTe2026年4月18日 13:58
#Semiconductors#UMC#Wafer Foundry
Technology
China’s Silicon Shield: RISC-V Breakthroughs and SMIC’s Record Growth Signal a New Era of Tech Sovereignty
China is accelerating its move toward technological independence by adopting the open-source RISC-V architecture while its top foundries, SMIC and Hua Hong, report robust growth driven by domestic 'localization' trends and AI infrastructure demands.
NeTe2026年3月27日 02:29
#Semiconductors#SMIC#RISC-V