Taiwanese semiconductor foundry United Microelectronics Corporation and U.S. manufacturer Polar Semiconductor announced that they will collaborate to expand U.S.-based 8-inch wafer production for several industries, including automotive, data centers, consumer electronics and aerospace and defense.
Under the memorandum of understanding, Polar and UMC will identify devices for Polar to manufacture at its recently expanded 8-inch facility in Minnesota. The companies plan to combine Polar’s manufacturing capabilities with UMC’s 8-inch technology portfolio and global customer base.
"This partnership is aligned with Polar’s strategy to meet the growing demand for domestic manufacturing, including the need to onshore semiconductor solutions from U.S. and global customers," Polar Vice President of Marketing Ken Obuszewski said.
