(1) Computer consists of ICs such as CPU, GPU, HDD controllers, DVD/CD-RW control ICs, PC chipset, audio codec, keyboard controller, monitor scaler, USB, I/O chipset. Communication consists of handset components, broadband, WLAN, bluetooth, Ethernet, LAN, DSP, etc. Consumer consists of ICs used for DVD players, DTV, STB, MP3/MP4, flash controller, game consoles, DSC, smart cards, toys, etc.
Blended ASP Trend for Foundry Segment
Blended average selling price (ASP) decreased during 1Q17.
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Shipment and Utilization Rate3 for Foundry Segment
Wafer Shipments | |||||||||||||||
1Q17 | 4Q16 | 3Q16 | 2Q16 | 1Q16 | |||||||||||
Wafer Shipments
(8” K equivalents) |
1,678 | 1,656 | 1,569 | 1,514 | 1,432 | ||||||||||
Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate | |||||||||||||||
1Q17 | 4Q16 | 3Q16 | 2Q16 | 1Q16 | |||||||||||
Utilization Rate | 96 | % | 94 | % | 89 | % | 89 | % | 82 | % | |||||
Total Capacity
(8” K equivalents) |
1,742 | 1,794 | 1,774 | 1,723 | 1,692 |