The higher spending is to expand capacity for 28nm processes, which have experienced stronger-than-expected demand, and also to start volume production using 20nm process technology ahead of schedule, said Chang.Source: DigiTimes
TSMC has seen the visibility of its orders extended to three to four months, which could point to brisk market conditions in the second quarter, Chang indicated. Customers demand more capacity for advanced processes than last year, Chang said.
In addition to building new capacity for 28nm processes, TSMC will move its 20nm technology to volume production as early as 2013, Chang noted.
TSMC to increase its capital expenditures
Posted on Tuesday, April 10 2012 @ 16:56 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck