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Fast Technology reported on February 29 that now from smart phones to computers, all kinds of electronic equipment are inseparable from semiconductor chips, but at present, the industry is facing the hidden danger of water shortage, and it is possible to raise the chip**.
In fact, semiconductor manufacturing plants need to consume a lot of water every day, both to cool the machines and to ensure that the wafer manufacturing process is free of dust or debris.
Moreover, the amount of water used is directly related to the complexity of the chip, and the more advanced the semiconductor, the more process steps, the more water consumption.
However, as semiconductor processing technology advances, semiconductor manufacturers, such as the world's largest chipmaker, TSMC, are at risk of water scarcity, as advanced semiconductor processing technology reported.
According to the report, the semiconductor industry's water consumption is growing at a mid-to-high-single-digit annual rate, driven by capacity expansion and demand for advanced process technologies, and the water consumption of global semiconductor manufacturers is now comparable to that of Hong Kong, China, with a population of 7.5 million.
At the same time, climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather, the frequency of droughts, and the volatility of precipitation, limiting the ability of chipmakers to manage production stability.
As the chip manufacturing process shifts to advanced nodes, water consumption will also show a proportional increase, with data showing that TSMC increased its unit water consumption by more than 35% after upgrading to a 16nm process node in 2015.
Given TSMC's dominance in advanced chip manufacturing, potential water-related operational disruptions could disrupt the global tech chain and push chips up, the report said.
However, the report also notes that the earnings impact of any fluctuation in production may be manageable in the face of technological leadership.
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