SMIC
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation · Founded 2000 · 
Shanghai, China
China's largest and most advanced foundry. Sanctioned by the US since 2020, blocking access to ASML EUV lithography. Despite restrictions, achieved a 7nm-equivalent node using multi-patterning DUV. Fabricates Huawei's Ascend 910C AI chip. The linchpin of China's semiconductor self-sufficiency strategy.
Capacity utilization
From quarterly earnings disclosures
| Quarter | Advanced | Mature | Packaging |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-Q1 | 90% | 82% | 75% |
| 2024-Q4 | 88% | 80% | 70% |
| 2024-Q3 | 85% | 78% | 65% |
| 2024-Q2 | 82% | 75% | 60% |
Process nodes
4 nodes · from mature to bleeding-edge
7nm-equivalent using DUV multi-patterning (no EUV) · Huawei Kirin 9000s, Ascend 910C
5nm-equivalent attempt using extreme DUV multi-patterning · yield and cost challenges
14nm FinFET · SMIC's first advanced node · broad commercial production
28nm · high-volume mature node · IoT, automotive, consumer
Advanced packaging
Interposer, 3D stacking, and chiplet tech
Interposer-based multi-die packaging · developing CoWoS equivalent
Key clients
Disclosed reservations and contracts
AI chips fabricated
1 chips tracked on BenchGecko
Fab locations
5 facilities globally
Geography
Headquarters and global footprint
Shanghai, ChinaChinaSources
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