UMC and Polar Semiconductor sign MOU for 8-inch wafer production in Minnesota

UMC and Polar Semiconductor signed a non-binding MOU on December 4, 2025, to explore collaboration on 8-inch wafer manufacturing at Polar's expanded facility in Minnesota, targeting automotive, data center, and aerospace markets.

“This partnership is aligned with Polar's strategy to meet the growing demand for domestic manufacturing, including the need to onshore semiconductor solutions from U.S. and global customers.”barchart.com

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• barchart.comUMC and Polar Collaborate to Meet Growing Demand for U.S. Onshore Semiconductor ManufacturingUnited Microelectronics CorporationDec 4, 2025

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