The downturn this year is now believed to be the worst ever in the chip foundry business. The only other downturn suffered by the industry was in 1997 and 1998, when business fell between 0.5 percent and 1 percent, according to Semico.
Wed, Sep 12, 2001 - Page 17 News List
Assurances provided to TSMC, UMC
SEMICONDUCTORS With a growing number of foundries opening in the region some fear profits will drop. But a US researcher says `not so'
By Dan Nystedt / STAFF REPORTER
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