From Claude3
What are the largest semiconductor foundries?
The largest semiconductor foundries globally are:
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) - By far the largest and most advanced, dominating the cutting-edge chip manufacturing market.
Samsung Foundry - The second largest, known for producing both its own chips and those for other companies.
GlobalFoundries - A major player, especially in specialized and mature node technologies.
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC) - Another significant Taiwanese foundry, focusing on mature process nodes.
Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (SMIC) - China's largest foundry, though somewhat behind in leading-edge technology due to trade restrictions.
Intel Foundry Services - A relatively new entrant, as Intel aims to compete in the contract manufacturing space.
These companies are ranked based on their manufacturing capacity, technological capabilities, and market share.