Looks like that custom silicon empire was not so good after all

TSMC is turning the screws on its biggest customers, with reports suggesting an across-the-board price hike for its most advanced chip-making processes next year. That means Job’s Mob is about to pay through the nose for its custom silicon.

Even TSMC

Taiwan's top-three IC foundries are seeing a weak third quarter with their combined revenues set to decrease and 3.7 per cent on year.