United Microelectronics: The Market Is No Longer Pricing It As A Sleepy Mature-Node Foundry
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) is transitioning from a mature-node foundry to a focus on specialty foundry capacity. This shift is driven by increased demand for 22nm technology and power management solutions, resulting in higher average selling prices and margins approaching 30%. The market is beginning to recognize UMC's potential for growth and profitability in this new direction.
- ▪UMC is moving towards specialty foundry capacity.
- ▪The demand for 22nm technology is driving higher average selling prices.
- ▪Margins for UMC are nearing 30% as a result of this shift.
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