(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) in 1Q19 decreased slightly.
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Shipment and Utilization Rate3 for Foundry Segment
Wafer Shipments | ||||||||||
1Q19 | 4Q18 | 3Q18 | 2Q18 | 1Q18 | ||||||
Wafer Shipments
(8” K equivalents) |
1,611 | 1,711 | 1,804 | 1,846 | 1,747 | |||||
Quarterly Capacity Utilization Rate | ||||||||||
1Q19 | 4Q18 | 3Q18 | 2Q18 | 1Q18 | ||||||
Utilization Rate | 83% | 88% | 94% | 97% | 94% | |||||
Total Capacity
(8” K equivalents) |
1,937 | 1,958 | 1,938 | 1,918 | 1,858 |