SSNLF - Top 3 Semiconductor Foundries In The World
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Semiconductor Industry Value Chain
The companies operating in the semiconductor industry can be divided into 4 main types of business models. While each has different characteristics and functions, all remain important in the semiconductor value chain. The foundry model, in particular, makes for very attractive investments, given the monopolisation by some of these companies, high barriers to entry, and high growth rates of the semiconductor industry.
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Integrated device manufacturers ('IDM') are the oldest types of semiconductor companies, carrying out all the functions in designing, manufacturing, and sales of