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Semiconductor Foundries Show Moderate Recovery Jun 02 Product Image

Semiconductor Foundries Show Moderate Recovery Jun 02

  • Published: June 2002
  • Standard & Poors

Abstract
The semiconductor foundry sector, which experienced a severe downturn in 2001, has shown signs of recovery in 2002. The three largest dedicated semiconductor foundries, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC; BBB/Stable/--), and Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd. (CSM; BBB-/Negative/--) have recently reported higher order levels and capacity utilization, as well as firmer average selling prices. Despite the slump in 2001, the long-term trend of semiconductor foundries remains favorable. This is based on the growing number of fabless design houses, and increased outsourcing demand from integrated device manufacturers (IDMs); particularly with the migration to advanced process technology, and the escalating cost of build-out for 300mm fabrication plants (fabs). Nevertheless, Standard & Poor's believes that semiconductor foundries have a higher-than-average...

Companies mentioned in this report are: Texas Instruments Inc.,Malaysia,Korea (Republic of),Singapore (Republic of) (Unsolicited Ratings),Advanced Micro Devices Inc.,Taiwan (Republic of China) (Unsolicited Ratings),China (People's Republic of ),Koninklijke READ MORE >

Texas Instruments Inc.,Malaysia,Korea (Republic of),Singapore (Republic of) (Unsolicited Ratings),Advanced Micro Devices Inc.,Taiwan (Republic of China) (Unsolicited Ratings),China (People's Republic of ),Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.,STMicroelectronics N.V.,GlobalFoundries Singapore Pte. Ltd.,United Microelectronics Corp.

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