Advanced Technology Key to Strong Foundry Revenue per Wafer
Analysis shows more than a 16x difference between the average revenue generated by 0.5µ 200mm wafers ($370) and ≤20nm 300mm wafers ($6,050). The average revenue generated from processed wafers among the four biggest pure-play foundries (TSMC, GlobalFoundries, UMC, and SMIC) is expected to be $1,138 in 2018, when expressed in 200mm-equivalent wafers, which is essentially […]
SMTAi 2018 Ready for Take Off
The SMTAi 2018 conference opens Sunday with a packed Technical Program, an exciting keynote presentation from Rockwell Collins and Lockheed Martin about the revolutionary Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) for the F-35 Fighter Jet, and a plethora of panel discussions, social events and committee meetings. Not to mention the electronics exhibition, featuring 150 or so exhibitors demonstrating the latest technologies and processes.