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AI demand points to tighter capacity, higher prices at Taiwanese foundry service Vanguard
What happened
Vanguard International Semiconductor expects utilization of its 8-inch mature-node fabs to exceed 90% in the fourth quarter of 2026, as AI data center demand lifts orders for power management ICs and power components. The forecast points to tighter capacity, higher prices, and a growing role for AI revenue in its business.
Impact and signal
Medium impactImpact score: 60/100
Affected components and suppliers
power management ICspower components
Vanguard International Semiconductor
AI data center demand8-inch mature-node fabsutilization forecastcapacity tighteningprice outlookQ4 2026
Source and time
Source: DigiTimes Asia · 11/9/2026 · View original source
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