Semiconductor Foundry: The Backbone of Modern Electronics
The semiconductor foundry industry plays a critical role in the global technology ecosystem, enabling the production of integrated circuits (ICs) that power virtually every electronic device today. Unlike companies that design chips, semiconductor foundries focus on manufacturing chips for clients, providing the advanced fabrication capabilities required to bring complex designs to life.
A semiconductor foundry operates highly sophisticated fabrication plants, commonly known as fabs, where silicon wafers undergo a series of intricate processes such as photolithography, etching, deposition, and packaging. These processes transform raw silicon into high-performance microchips used in smartphones, computers, automotive systems, industrial machinery, and data centers.