en.Wedoany.com Reported - Vanguard International Semiconductor Chairman Fang Lue stated on the 27th that the 12-inch fab of its Singapore subsidiary VSMC produced the first batch of 40nm chips in early June this year, with test results showing a yield rate exceeding 99%. He expressed strong confidence in the fab's mass production timeline in the first quarter of 2027.

Regarding the potential expansion of a second fab in Singapore, he admitted that current capacity is almost fully booked, and some customers have indeed requested additional capacity. However, the company has not yet initiated planning for a second fab.

Fang Lue pointed out that the 12-inch fab of VSMC produced its first batch of 40nm wafers in early June this year, with test results showing a yield rate exceeding 99%. Starting from a bare plot of land to a fully operational wafer fab within 22 months, meeting quality and effort standards, is a remarkable milestone. He said, "The scheduled mass production for Singapore Fab 1 is in the first quarter of 2027. Of course, our team will strive to see if we can achieve mass production earlier."

Regarding the Singapore Fab 2 plan, Fang Lue admitted that the company has not yet initiated planning for a second fab. However, this topic is frequently raised, and the company is seriously considering starting the planning process, though no final decision has been made. The overall assessment will be based on customer demand and the company's situation.

In terms of the automotive electronics market, Fang Lue stated that inventory adjustments have been made, the market is gradually stabilizing, and growth is moderate. The strongest growth driver remains the power management sector, and the future focus of the Singapore fab will continue to be on this area.

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