TSMC LED production in the first quarter of 2011, through the light source and optical engine involved in the city

Taiwan TSMC (TSMC) in March 25th for the construction of the Hsinchu science and Technology Park, LED R & D center and 200mm epitaxial film production line held a groundbreaking ceremony. Among them, the production line will be added in two phases. The beginning of the construction of the first phase of the plant, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2010 (2010 - 10 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~) into the manufacturing plant, in the first quarter of 2011 (in the year of the year from 1 to March) began production in 2011. The first phase of investment in factories, clean rooms and manufacturing equipment and other aspects of the investment of 550 million yuan (about $116 million). The second phase of the investment will depend on business needs.

At the press conference, TSMC chairman and CEO Zhang Zhongmou said, in order to ensure the continued growth of TSMC, we not only continue to engage in silicon foundry business, but also in the future to carry out LED and solar cells and other new services". As one of the rings, the decision to get involved in the field of LED business. Rick Tsai, general manager of the new division, said, by providing LED light source and optical engine, in 2011 to get involved in the LED market". In this regard, Rick Tsai also said, will make full use of our leadership in LSI technology and manufacturing advantages, the development of integrated LED technology, packaging and testing technology". (Editor: maysoong)