SMIC faces chip yield woes as equipment maintenance and validation efforts stall

SMIC has begun to feel the effects of U.S. export controls on chipmaking tools, as disruptions from issues with maintenance and equipment installation led to yield losses and output shortfalls that will reduce its Q2 revenue by up to 6%.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/smic-faces-chip-yield-woes-as-equipment-maintenance-and-validation-efforts-stall

Erstellt 19d | 09.05.2025, 17:10:02


Melden Sie sich an, um einen Kommentar hinzuzufügen

Andere Beiträge in dieser Gruppe

 Dual-GPU versions of the Intel Arc B60 in the works at Sparkle, as company unveils passive, liquid-cooled, and blower options

Sparkle has confirmed the company is working on dual-GPU versions of the Intel Arc B60.

28.05.2025, 10:40:04 | tomshardware.com
 Nvidia GB200 production ramps up after suppliers tackle AI server overheating and liquid cooling leaks

A new report says production of Nvidia's GB200 is ramping up now that suppliers have tackled a series of issues with the manufacturing process.

28.05.2025, 10:40:03 | tomshardware.com
 InWin preps 1650W GPU power supply with four 16-pin power connectors

InWin showcased the IW-1650W, a secondary power supply with a 1,650W capacity that can power up to four high-end graphics cards.

27.05.2025, 20:40:08 | tomshardware.com
 AI chip boom sparks BT substrate materials shortage — TSMC's huge demand causes supply disruptions for NAND flash controllers, SSDs

TSMC's demand for CoWoS material has cascaded to impact suppliers of BT substrate base materials, causing the memory market to react quickly to avoid shortages and other

27.05.2025, 20:40:07 | tomshardware.com
 Battlefield 2024 requires secure boot for anti-cheat, following in Valorant's footsteps

Battlefield 2042 introduces Secure Boot enforcement, requiring all players to have the security feature turned on to play the game. The change will prevent cheats from sn

27.05.2025, 18:30:04 | tomshardware.com
 The best CPU choice for high-end gaming, AMD's 9800X3D, drops below MSRP

In stock and available for under MSRP prices, AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D is cheaper than ever.

27.05.2025, 18:30:03 | tomshardware.com
 B650 chipset allegedly on the way out — Chinese forum declares stock to dry up by Q3 2025

A generational shift in favor of the B850 is expected to follow

27.05.2025, 18:30:03 | tomshardware.com