TAIPEI -- Taiwan's second-largest contract chipmaker, United Microelectronics Corp., (UMC) is assessing the feasibility of venturing into cutting-edge chip production, a segment dominated by TSMC, Samsung and Intel, Nikkei Asia has learned.
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Taiwan's No. 2 chipmaker UMC eyes entering cutting-edge race
Company evaluates 6-nm partnerships to offset China pressure in older chips
Under growing pressure from Chinese chipmakers like SMIC, Taiwan's UMC is weighing a move into more advanced semiconductors. (Photo by UMC)
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