Samsung, SK Hynix said to test Chinese chip tools as hedge against US risks
Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are reportedly evaluating chipmaking equipment from China's Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment (AMEC) for potential deployment at their Chinese manufacturing facilities, according to sources familiar with the matter. The assessment appears motivated by concerns over US export restrictions affecting semiconductor production.
Two major South Korean semiconductor manufacturers are conducting assessments of Chinese-made chipmaking equipment as part of their risk-management strategy. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are examining tools supplied by Advanced Micro-Fabrication Equipment, a Chinese equipment provider, with consideration for integration into their existing Chinese production operations. According to individuals with knowledge of the evaluation process, this move reflects growing concerns within the industry regarding potential disruptions from US-imposed export controls on semiconductor manufacturing technology. By diversifying their equipment sourcing and testing alternatives from non-US suppliers, both companies appear to be developing contingency plans to maintain production continuity at their Chinese facilities should restrictions on American technology suppliers intensify.
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