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PSMC to boost SiCap production for EMIB packaging

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PSMC has been qualified as a supplier for Embedded Multi Die Interconnect Bridge's (EMIB) SiCap technology. The company plans to significantly increase its 12-inch SiCap production capacity, aiming for 8-10K wafers per month by the second half of 2027, up from an earlier projection of 3K wafers per month by the end of 2026. This expansion leverages a mature DRAM process and is specifically targeted for EMIB packaging applications. AI

IMPACT Increased capacity for advanced packaging technologies like EMIB is crucial for the development and deployment of more powerful AI hardware.

RANK_REASON Significant capacity expansion announcement for a key semiconductor packaging technology. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.7]

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PSMC to boost SiCap production for EMIB packaging

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  1. X — SemiAnalysis TIER_1 English(EN) · SemiAnalysis_ ·

    PSMC is the qualified supplier of EMIB's SiCap.

    PSMC is the qualified supplier of EMIB's SiCap. Its 12" SiCap capacity plan has been revised upward from 3K wpm by end-2026 to 8-10K wpm in 2H27, with capacity already in place. The line is built on a mature DRAM process and targets EMIB packaging. Meanwhile, 8" SiCap ships 1-2K …

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