(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) remained unchanged in 4Q17.
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Shipment and Utilization Rate3 for Foundry Segment
Wafer Shipments | ||||||||||
4Q17 | 3Q17 | 2Q17 | 1Q17 | 4Q16 | ||||||
Wafer Shipments
(8” K equivalents) |
1,670 | 1,748 | 1,741 | 1,678 | 1,656 | |||||
Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate | ||||||||||
4Q17 | 3Q17 | 2Q17 | 1Q17 | 4Q16 | ||||||
Utilization Rate | 90% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 94% | |||||
Total Capacity
(8” K equivalents) |
1,886 | 1,861 | 1,816 | 1,742 | 1,794 | |||||