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SMIC Rises to World’s 3rd Largest Chip Foundry with Huawei’s Help

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Chinese chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) has climbed to the third spot in the global foundry market by sales for the first quarter of 2024. This milestone was reached despite the ongoing trade restrictions enforced by the US government. Market Share and Financial Performance A report from tech research firm Counterpoint shows that SMIC captured […]

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SMIC’s 5nm Breakthrough to Power Huawei Mate 70 Processors

SMIC has played a vital role in producing Huawei's Kirin chips, including the Kirin 9000S and 9010, both of which are fabricated using a 7nm process. The foundry is reportedly working on its own 5nm chip production technique. Milestone Achievement Recent reports from Business Korea and Hankyung indicate that SMIC has successfully reached this milestone, meaning