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CHIP SHORTAGE NEWS Global chip shortage 2023 - updates in December

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How are companies responding to the chip shortage and what are policymakers commenting? Here we sum up the most important events related to the global shortage of microchips. The article is updated continuously.

The global chip shortage emerged in 2020 and is an ongoing problem where the demand for integrated circuits such as computer chips is greater than supply.(Source: Quardia Inc. - stock.adobe.com)
The global chip shortage emerged in 2020 and is an ongoing problem where the demand for integrated circuits such as computer chips is greater than supply.
(Source: Quardia Inc. - stock.adobe.com)

Amkor, one of the world’s leading providers of semiconductor assembly and test services, has announced plans to construct a new $2 billion advanced chip packaging facility in Arizona, USA. This development is particularly notable as it is strategically positioned to complement TSMC’s Fab 21, which is located nearby.

In a rare move, Apple has publicly confirmed its role as the primary customer for this new facility, significantly boosting the project's profile. The facility, set to be located on a vast 55-acre manufacturing campus near Peoria, Arizona, will focus on serving sectors such as automotive, high-performance computing, and mobile applications. Although specific production capacities and supported technologies have not been disclosed, it is expected to encompass a broad spectrum of 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies.

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