The Legacy Chip Industry A Testament to Taiwanese Dominance This title effectively captures the main theme of the post, which is the significant role that Taiwan has played in shaping the legacy chip industry. The use of the word testament adds a sense of authority and credibility to the title, implying that the content will be a thorough and informed exploration of the topic.

The Legacy Chip Industry A Testament to Taiwanese Dominance

As the legacy chip industry continues to evolve, it's essential to acknowledge the significant role that Taiwan has played in shaping its trajectory. For decades, Taiwanese companies have been at the forefront of innovation, driving growth and progress in the global semiconductor market. In this blog post, we'll explore the challenges facing Taiwan's legacy chip industry and examine the strategies they're employing to stay ahead of the curve.

A Brief History of Dominance

In 2015, Powerchip Technology entered into a deal with the eastern Chinese city of Hefei to establish a new chip foundry. This move aimed to provide better access to the promising Chinese market. However, nine years later, Nexchip, that same Chinese foundry, has emerged as one of Powerchip's biggest rivals in the legacy chip space.

The Rise of Chinese Foundries

Chinese foundries like Nexchip, Hua Hong, and SMIC have been rapidly gaining ground in the legacy chip market. These companies are leveraging steep discounts after Beijing's localization call forced Taiwanese companies to give up their once-lucrative business of making integrated circuits for Chinese flat panels.

The Impact on Taiwan

Taiwanese foundries like Powerchip, UMC, and Vanguard International are being forced to retreat or pursue more advanced and specialty processes. As Frank Huang, chairman of Powerchip Investment Holding, noted, Mature-node foundries like us must transform; otherwise, Chinese price cuts will continue to hurt our business.

The Trump Effect

Galen Zeng, a senior research manager at global market intelligence firm IDC, believes that Taiwanese chip designers and foundries are likely to specialize their processes and diversify away from legacy chips. However, their profitability would still be impacted by Chinese competition in the medium term.

Diversification Strategies

To stay ahead of the curve, Taiwanese companies are exploring diversification strategies. Powerchip plans to reduce its work on display driver and sensor chips, which are largely used in the Chinese market, and shift focus towards 3D stacking, a technique that integrates logic and DRAM memory chips to improve computing performance and reduce power consumption.

The Role of Washington

Some respite could come from efforts by Washington to curb China's chip industry growth. As Huang said, they're already seeing some orders that would have gone to China being directed to their Taiwan sites and expect this trend to accelerate.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the legacy chip industry is a complex and dynamic space. Taiwanese companies like Powerchip are facing unprecedented challenges from Chinese foundries like Nexchip. However, by diversifying their processes and leveraging Washington's efforts to curb China's chip industry growth, Taiwanese companies can stay ahead of the curve and maintain their dominance in this space.

Rebuttal to Counterarguments

Some may argue that Taiwan's legacy chip industry is doomed to decline in the face of Chinese competition. However, we believe that diversification strategies and Washington's efforts to curb China's chip industry growth will help Taiwanese companies remain competitive.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, Taiwan's legacy chip industry is a testament to its dominance, with Taiwanese companies at the forefront of innovation and progress. As the industry continues to evolve, it's essential for Taiwanese companies to adapt and diversify their processes to stay ahead of the curve.

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