UMC Singapore fab to advance CMOS, Memory & TSV

摘要

United microelecctronics corp (UMC) has established FAB 21 in Singapore as its "centre of Excellence" to spearhead the company's R&D and manufacturing for advanced speciality process technologies. The centre was set up with an initial investment of US $110million and will work with local research institues such as Singapre Institue of Microelectronics. Technologies being developed include CMOS image sensor backside illumination, embedded memory, high voltage applications and TSV (through silicon via) connections. Such specialty processes will enable new products with stronger capabilities in growing markets such as automotive, mobile, smartphone and tablet to help customers offer products which benefit from the increasing connectivity of everyday devices.