foundry
/ˈfaʊndri/
Definition
A factory where chips are manufactured for other companies based on their proprietary designs, rather than the foundry designing its own products.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'founderie,' originating from the Old French 'fondre,' meaning 'to melt' or 'cast.' It originally referred to a place where metal is cast into shapes, and it was later adopted in the tech industry to describe facilities that print complex circuitry onto silicon wafers.
In the news
In the article, 'foundry' refers to the segment of the semiconductor supply chain that physically manufactures chips for firms like Nvidia. Market analysts monitor this sector to gauge global AI manufacturing capacity and supply-chain health.
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