The Implications of Huawei's Latest Mobile Chip for Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Advancements in China

The Implications of Huawei's Latest Mobile Chip for Semiconductor Manufacturing Process Advancements in China
On August 29, 2023, Huawei launched its new high-end flagship smartphone, the Mate 60 Pro. The application processor chip, Kirin 9000S, featured in it is produced using SMIC's 7-nanometer process. This demonstrates that China, through SMIC, has gained the manufacturing capacity for advanced semiconductor processes. This report analyzes the technical aspects of SMIC's 7-nanometer advanced process, estimates its actual production capacity, and explores the impact of this development on the global and Taiwanese semiconductor industry.