As reports DigiTimes citing industry sources, UMC company will begin production of MediaTek dual-core 28 nm technology PolySiON in June. MediaTek just going to get more than 1000 substrates.
UMC was able to increase the percentage yield of crystals for their 28-nm process and also attract small orders from Qulacomm company . In the second half of this year, UMC plans to move to more advanced technology of 28 nm HKMG.
Good orders and successes in building a 28-nm production will probably help UMC increase the capital budget for 2014.