Senko Enters Gas Detector Semiconductor Market in China... Preparing to Supply Huawei and SMIC Semiconductor Fabs

Senko announced on the 2nd that it will enter the product evaluation phase after completing the factory inspection for supplying gas detectors to the semiconductor fabs of Chinese telecommunications equipment and smartphone manufacturer 'Huawei' and foundry company 'SMIC (Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation)'.

They have received an official PO (Purchase Order) for samples for product evaluation. The samples are scheduled to be installed in 12 semiconductor fabs owned by Huawei in China and in the fabs of SMIC, the largest foundry company in China. Senko began discussions related to product supply in 2023 and is now only one step away from the final field evaluation.

Huawei is the spearhead of China's semiconductor ambition, owning 12 semiconductor subsidiaries ranging from design to manufacturing. SMIC is a partially state-owned, publicly listed pure semiconductor foundry company in China and the largest contract semiconductor manufacturer in the country. The AI semiconductor 'Ascend 910B', designed by Huawei and produced by SMIC, is already gaining attention as a rival to Nvidia within China.

Gas detectors are essential in semiconductor fabs. Dozens of industrial gases are indispensably used in semiconductor manufacturing processes. Most industrial gases are toxic. Since industrial gas leaks can cause serious casualties, gas detectors must be installed in semiconductor fabs. Additionally, gas sensors used in gas detectors are consumables with a lifespan of 1 to 2 years. Gas sensors are not a one-time supply; sales occur periodically every 1 to 2 years.

Ha Seung-cheol, CEO of Senko, stated, “This evaluation will be conducted by actually installing the products in 12 Huawei and SMIC semiconductor fabs for up to six months. After the evaluation, the products will be primarily installed in the Huawei and SMIC semiconductor fabs currently under construction, which will serve as an opportunity for Senko to take another leap forward.”

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