Daniel Slotta
Research expert covering Greater China
Integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) - statistics & facts
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs) are actively shaping the semiconductor roadmap of the future. These companies control every step of the semiconductor manufacturing process, a contrast from the fabless companies focusing solely on design or the semiconductor foundries specializing in chip fabrication. As a result, IDMs must strike a balance between maintaining technological leadership with managing production costs and navigating geopolitical hurdles. Nonetheless, an integrated model can allow IDMs to move more swiftly, enabling a joined-up approach to innovation and in the production of the semiconductors demanded by the modern world.
