In the second half of last year, there was news that the 8-inch wafer fab’s production capacity was tight. In the case of tight equipment supply, it was also reported that UMC and other chip foundries were seeking to acquire idle 8-inch wafer fabs.
Although chip manufacturing equipment manufacturers have focused their attention on the equipment of 12-inch fabs, it is difficult to meet the increased equipment demand of 8-inch fabs. However, driven by strong demand for production capacity, chipmakers have been operating in 8-inch fabs last year. In terms of equipment expenditures, there has been an increase.
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The International Semiconductor Industry Association (SEMI) as reporting that last year, chip makers spent more than $3 billion in equipment expenditures for 8-inch fabs.
At present, the production capacity of chip foundries is generally tight. The demand for chips in many fields such as automobiles is in short supply. The demand for foundries for 8-inch wafers is still strong. Some manufacturers are also building 8-inch wafer fabs, and there will still be higher equipment Expenditures.
The International Semiconductor Industry Association said that this year, global chip manufacturers will spend 4 billion U.S. dollars on 8-inch fab equipment, a significant increase from last year’s 3 billion U.S. dollars.
It is worth noting that in the next few years, chip manufacturers are expected to still have a higher investment in 8-inch wafer fabs. The International Semiconductor Industry Association predicts that by 2024, 22 new 8-inch wafer fabs are expected to be built globally.
