INDUSTRY ANALYSIS

Thin-Film Deposition analysis

Explore companies, technologies and supply chains. English translations are published in batches, with the original sources and dates preserved.

English edition 2026-10-29 · Updated 2026-10-29

The Semiconductor Cycle Through ASML, TSMC, and Micron Earnings: Where Is Demand Strong, and Which Recoveries Remain Unconfirmed?

ASML’s equipment demand, TSMC’s advanced-node revenue, and Micron’s HBM supply agreements point to continued growth in the core AI supply chain.

Thin-Film DepositionEtching and CleaningWafer FabricationLithographyASMLTSMC (2330)Micron (MU)UMC (2303)GlobalFoundries (GFS)

English edition 2026-10-17 · Updated 2026-10-17

Why AI Agents Drive CPU Demand: Workloads, Foundries, and the Named Supply Chain

As AI moves from answering questions to gathering information, operating software, running code, and repeatedly verifying results, data-center workloads are changing.

CMP PlanarizationThin-Film DepositionIon Implantation and Thermal ProcessingEDA and Semiconductor IPEtching and CleaningWafer FabricationIC DesignLithographyMetrology and Defect InspectionWafer and Packaged-Device TestingTSMC (2330)

English edition 2026-10-10 · Updated 2026-10-10

Innolux Enters RDL and Advanced Packaging: Large-Area Manufacturing Advantages, Production Hurdles, and Competitive Implications

As AI chips integrate more compute dies and memory into a single package, the industry’s challenge is expanding from making transistors smaller to connecting more chips while controlling packaging costs.

Thin-Film DepositionEtching and CleaningGlass-Core Package SubstratesGlass-Substrate Lithography EquipmentGlass-Based Package IntegrationGlass Build-Up Layers and RDL WiringLithographyInnolux (3481)TSMC (2330)ASE Technology Holding (3711)Powertech Technology (6239)

English edition 2026-10-06 · Updated 2026-10-06

FOWLP vs. FOPLP: Fan-Out Packaging Advantages, Production Bottlenecks, and Costs

FOWLP and FOPLP are both forms of fan-out packaging. Their main difference is whether processing uses a circular wafer or a rectangular panel.

Semiconductor PackagingCMP PlanarizationThin-Film DepositionIon Implantation and Thermal ProcessingEtching and CleaningWafer FabricationLithographyMetrology and Defect InspectionPhotomasksProcess Chemicals and GasesSemiconductor Silicon WafersTSMC (2330)Innolux (3481)ASE Technology Holding (3711)