UMC To Build Fab in Singapore

UMC  is to build a $5 billion 28nm, 30k wpm fab in Singapore to support clients who have reserved  capacity in long-term supply contracts. 

Last year UMC announced plans to expand capacity at its 300mm Fab 12A Phase 6 (P6) in Taiwan’s Tainan Science Park through a collaboration model with several of its leading global customers. 

Under this  arrangement,  customers  make a deposit that secures their long-term chip supply at P6 using pre-determined pricing that will enable UMC to grow organically and meet its long-term profitability and market relevance goals.

 The P6 expansion is scheduled for production in the second quarter of 2023.

The Singapore investment extends the business model started by the P6 investment.