Global FAB Plant Closures – From IC Insights

Data from IC Insights shows that between 2009 and 2014, 83 wafer fabs worldwide were either closed or retooled. Among these, fabs producing 150mm and 200mm wafers accounted for two-thirds of the total closures. Since the global economic downturn of 2008-2009, the integrated circuit industry has been striving to reduce outdated production capacity—such as fabs producing wafers ≤200mm—in order to operate equipment more economically on larger-diameter wafers. According to the latest data from IC Insights’ report “Global Wafer Capacity 2015–2019,” from 2009 to 2014, semiconductor manufacturers...

From IC Insights The data: 2009–2014 Globally, [number] have been closed or renovated over the years. 83 Home wafer fab,

Among them, 150mm and 200mm The wafer fabs account for the total number of closures. 2/3 。

Since 2008-2009 Since the global economic recession last year, the integrated circuit industry has been striving to reduce outdated production capacity (e.g., ≤ 200mm of wafers), aiming to operate equipment more economically on larger wafers. According to... IC Insights of the Global 2015-2019 The latest data from the “Wafer Capacity” report shows that, starting from... 2009–2014 In the year, semiconductor manufacturers closed or retooled. 83 Home wafer fab.

As shown in the figure 1 As shown, since 2009 Among the wafer fabs that have closed since the year, 150mm Factory occupancy 41%，200mm Factory occupancy 27%。 Qimonda is the first company due to in 2009 Year-end closure 300mm The wafer fab’s enterprise. Next, ProMOS and Powerchi In 2013 closed their respective doors for the year. 300mm Wafer fab. During this period, Japan had the highest number of closed wafer fabs, reaching— 34 Home, North America closed. 25 Home factory, Europe has closed. 17 Home factory, as shown in the figure. 2 As shown.

Global scope 2009-2010 The number of wafer fabs closing down has surged this year, partly due to the severe financial crisis at the end of the last century. The number of wafer fabs shut down each year is as follows:

2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
25	24	6	10	12	6

Given the recent surge in M&A activity in the semiconductor industry, rising costs of new wafer fabs and manufacturing equipment, more integrated circuit manufacturers are shifting to... fab-lite or fabless Business model, IC Insight The number of wafer fabs expected to close in the coming years is still set to rise. While this bodes well for foundries, semiconductor equipment and materials suppliers will face increasing business pressure.

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