Taiwan's Chipmakers Take a Leap Forward in Singapore Taiwanese tech giant United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) has begun mass producing silicon photonics wafers at its Singapore facility, marking a significant milestone for the industry.
The second largest contract chipmaker is leading the charge in expanding its presence in Singapore, part of a broader trend among Taiwanese companies.
The collaboration between UMC and local fabless chip design company SILITH Technology has accelerated the development of silicon photonics technology, bringing it to production readiness in just 18 months.