UMC floats 6nm ambition as 12nm with Intel inches forward

Digitimes
By Levi LiJul 1, 2025, 4:38 am262 pts
As China accelerates domestic semiconductor self-sufficiency and backs foundries like SMIC, Taiwan-based United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) faces rising pressure in the mature-node segment. In a bid to stay competitive, UMC is reportedly weighing entry into 6nm production—a move that has drawn…

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