Foxconn 'eyes semiconductor field'

Foxconn Technology Group is reportedly ramping up efforts to develop its thriving semiconductor business, but industry insiders say it may still be difficult for the electronics manufacturing giant to enter the chip design sector.

The company has established a semiconductor subgroup, which is studying the feasibility of building two 12-inch wafer plants, according to a report from Digi-Times, a daily newspaper for the semiconductor and electronics sectors.

Foxconn's chipmaking related affiliates, including Foxsemicon Integrated Technology, Shunsin Technology and Fitipower Integrated Technology, have already gone into operation under the semiconductor subgroup, industry sources said.