UMC has just announced a price adjustment for its chipmaking business, leading to higher wafer prices as demand continues to exceed supply. UMC Officially Announces Wafer Price Hike, Commencing In The Second Half of 2026 Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer, UMC (United Microelectronics Corporation), has announced in a letter that the company will implement a wafer price adjustment in the second half of 2026. The adjustment reflects the continued efforts to enhance manufacturing efficiency and investments in the technology and capacity to ensure “high-quality” wafer supply. The move comes as the company has revealed increased demand across a broad range of applications […]
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