Nvidia, AMD, Intel reserve over $5B for substrate capacity
Summary
Nvidia, AMD, and Intel have reportedly invested over a combined US$5 billion to secure long-term substrate capacity, as indicated by recent industry rumors. This investment aligns with capital expenditure announcements from Taiwan’s leading substrate manufacturers, Unimicron, Kinsus, and Nanya PCB, which have set a record high of NT$161.2 billion (approximately US$5.04 billion) for enhancing their production capabilities. Intel alone has allocated around US$3 billion for substrate supplies to support its advanced packaging business, while AMD is investing about $10 billion in the Taiwanese supply chain, with an estimated $1 billion directed to substrates. This trend highlights the semiconductor sector's current focus on ensuring reliable access to advanced materials critical for next-generation chip assembly processes.