Analysis
Collaboration with semiconductor company Huali gives imec China a jump start
Imec today officially established imec China in the Zhangjiang High-tech Park in Shanghai. Imec China kicked off with the signing of a joint development project on advanced chip process technology with the semiconductor company Huali.
ChinImec China kicked off with the signing of a significant collaboration agreement on 65nm CMOS chip technology with Huali, an advanced chip manufacturer invested mainly by Shanghai government. A team of Huali and imec researchers will fine-tune imec’s 65nm base process at imec’s research facilities in Leuven, Belgium, to meet the specifications defined by Huali.
“This collaboration with Huali proves that our technologies are valuable for the Chinese market. We are looking forward to expand our collaborations with the huge high-tech potential of China;” said Luc Van den hove, President and CEO of imec. “I would like to thank the Zhangjiang High-tech Park for their support in establishing imec China.”