UMC Begins Mass Production of Silicon Photonics Wafers in Singapore
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), Taiwan's second-largest chipmaker, has started mass production of silicon photonics wafers at its Singapore facility. The move is aimed at meeting growing demand for high-speed optical interconnects used in AI and data centers. Citi analysts forecast improved performance for UMC in the second half of 2026.
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Topics: AI infrastructure silicon photonics Singapore manufacturing UMC expansion