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Hua Hong Grace eyes silicon photonics expansion as AI chip shortages lift pricing power
What happened
According to the source, China's second-largest contract chipmaker, Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor, is planning to expand into silicon photonics and power management chips to capitalise on AI infrastructure demand (no other cause is stated in the source). This remains a planned move, with no implementation or completion reported. Background: Hua Hong posted record third-quarter 2026 revenue and a 147.1% surge in profit; the source's title states that AI chip shortages have lifted its pricing power.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 60/100
Affected components and suppliers
silicon photonicspower management chips
Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor
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Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 11/5/2026 · View original source
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