Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing

TSMC Launches Automotive Process Qualification Specification and Service Package in China Market

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 20 hours ago

HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced that it plans to launch the automotive industry's first process qualification specification and service package for automotive-grade semiconductor manufacturing at the China IC Design Conference being held in Xiamen on December 2.

TSMC Launches Automotive Process Qualification Specification and Service Package in China Market

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HSINCHU, Taiwan, R.O.C., Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.

Chip makers reach another court settlement

People Daily (Free subscription) | 11/23/2009

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) reached an out-of-court settlement valued at $290.2 million with the Chinese mainland's biggest computer chip maker after a courtroom victory in a case concerning allegations of theft of trade secrets, patent infringement and breach of contract over a prior settlement between the two companies. As part of the settlement, Semiconductor Manufacturing International...

Pre Market Stock Gainers & Losers - 11/13/09

Stock Market Analysis (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009

Below is a list of some of the largest stock gainers and losers so far in pre market for November 13, 2009. Check out my Hot Stocks to Watch page for the latest updates. Pre Market Stock Gainers - 11/13/09 Telestone Technologies Corp. (TSTC) - Telestone Technologies Corporation Reports Record Third Quarter 2009 Revenues and Earnings Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (LXRX) - Lexicon Announces Positive...

GlobalFoundries woos customers with expansion plans

The Industry Standard (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009

The acquisition of Chartered Semiconductor by Advanced Technology Investment Co. (ATIC) and its planned integration with GlobalFoundries will help the contract chip maker win more customers, GlobalFoundries CEO Doug Grose said Wednesday. "This enhances our ability to then service a much broader and deeper range of customers" Grose said during a presentation at Advanced Micro Devices' 2009...

Can AMD keep an upper hand on Nvidia in graphics chip war?

The Industry Standard (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009

The graphics chip war always has a moving front. Advanced Micro Devices has the upper hand now over Nvidia, but it may not be able to exploit that advantage to the fullest. AMD fired a great volley in September as it launched its Radeon HD 5000 series of graphics chips (PC with 5000 series pictured right), well ahead of Nvidia, which suffered considerable delays in launching its new generation. But...

• Can AMD keep an upper hand on Nvidia in graphics chip war? - VentureBeat

TSMC looks at solid state lighting market

EE Times (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) has taken a step in the LED arena.

SMIC CEO resigns as chip maker faces $200M penalty

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

The CEO of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. is stepping down after the company agreed to pay $200 million to settle a legal dispute with rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

SMIC CEO resigns as chip maker faces $200M penalty

Seattle Times (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

The CEO of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. is stepping down after the company agreed to pay $200 million to settle a legal dispute with rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.

TSMC's October sales growth figures eclipsed by UMC

EE Times (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

Foundry chip maker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Hsinchu, Taiwan) has reported a slight rise in sales compared with 2008 in both its unconsolidated and consolidated sales results for October 2009.

SMIC Settles All Pending Lawsuits with TSMC: Anticipates No Disruption to Customers

PR News Wire (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

SHANGHAI, China, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (the "Company" or "SMIC") today announced that it entered into a settlement agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (the "Acquiror" or "TSMC") to resolve all pending lawsuits between the parties, including the legal action filed by TSMC...

SMIC's CEO Resigns After TSMC Settlement

Law Blog - WSJ.com (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. announced the resignation of its CEO a few hours after the China-based chip maker said it would pay rival Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. $200 million as part of a deal to settle a legal dispute.

TSMC: 40-nm yields will improve

EE Times (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

Silicon foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) claims that its 40-nm yields will improve by early 2010.

Update: TSMC, SMIC settle bitter suit

EE Times (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) has reached an out-of-court settlement with China's Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC).

Analysts: TSMC still faces 40-nm problems

EE Times (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

Silicon foundry giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (TSMC) is still having yield issues with its 40-nm process, according to analysts.