Semicon Taiwan boasts more exhibitors this yearStaff writer, with CNAA record number of exhibitors are to participate in Semicon Taiwan, an annual international trade fair for the semiconductor technology sector, when it opens today in Taipei, the organizers said on Sunday. The record number of exhibitors this year is evidence of Taiwan’s central position in the global semiconductor industry, said Terry Tsao (曹世綸), chief marketing officer at SEMI and president of SEMI Taiwan. Terry Tsao, chief marketing officer at SEMI and president of SEMI Taiwan, is pictured in an undated photograph. Photo courtesy of SEMI via CNAParticipation in the show should not be affected significantly by COVID-19 travel restrictions, Tsao said, adding that most of the buyers are based in Taiwan, while the international clients have local representatives. An expected highlight at the event is to be a special Compound Semiconductor Innovation Zone, he said, adding that compound semiconductors are likely the future of the industry, as silicon chips are reaching their limit.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2021 03:50 UTC