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Foundry

Term · Semiconductors · MLC-T-SEM-000140

A semiconductor manufacturing facility that produces integrated circuits for other companies based on their designs. These facilities specialize in the complex and capital-intensive processes of wafer fabrication, including photolithography, etching, and deposition. Foundries operate on a contract basis, providing manufacturing services to fabless semiconductor companies and integrated device manufacturers.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-SEM-000140
FieldSemiconductors
SubjectDesign, EDA & Devices
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-SEM-000140",
  "term": "Foundry",
  "field": "Semiconductors",
  "definition": "A semiconductor manufacturing facility that produces integrated circuits for other companies based on their designs. These facilities specialize in the complex and capital-intensive processes of wafer fabrication, including photolithography, etching, and deposition. Foundries operate on a contract basis, providing manufacturing services to fabless semiconductor companies and integrated device manufacturers.",
  "subject": "Design, EDA & Devices",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/semiconductors/foundry/"
}

Record 139 of 390 in Semiconductors terminology (MLC-0108). Request the full dataset.