Zhong Zheng Wang·2025-09-05 04:15Core Insights - Wuxi is focusing on building an internationally competitive integrated circuit industry cluster, with significant investments and projects signed during the 2025 Integrated Circuit (Wuxi) Innovation Development Conference [1] Industry Overview - A total of 57 projects were signed, with 55 being industrial projects and a total investment of 17.721 billion yuan [1] - The integrated circuit industry in Wuxi is projected to have over 600 companies by 2024, generating revenue of 226.834 billion yuan, with the design, manufacturing, and testing sectors accounting for 149.639 billion yuan, representing 10.4% of the national total and 40.7% of Jiangsu province's total [2] - In the first half of 2025, the revenue of the integrated circuit industry in Wuxi is expected to grow by 12% year-on-year [2] Competitive Advantages - Wuxi has established a complete industrial chain in the integrated circuit sector, excelling in design, manufacturing, and testing [2][3] - The city has a strong presence in analog circuit design and is expanding into high-end digital circuits, with companies like Zhaoxin Micro and Chipone Technology leading the way [2] - Wuxi's wafer manufacturing has pioneered domestic foundry models, with a monthly production capacity exceeding 1 million 8-inch wafers [2] Testing and Packaging - Wuxi's integrated circuit packaging and testing industry is nationally leading in both scale and technology, featuring companies like Longji Technology and Allwinner Technology [3] - The city hosts the only national-level manufacturing innovation center for integrated circuit specialty processes and packaging testing [3] Strategic Development - The Integrated Circuit (Wuxi) Innovation Development Conference aims to promote industrial progress and has become a significant event in the semiconductor field [4] - The conference features a "1+5" structure, including a main opening ceremony and five thematic activities, focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence and advanced packaging [4] Future Directions - Wuxi is focusing on high-end chip design and upgrading traditional packaging to advanced packaging, aiming to lead domestic development in the post-Moore era [5] - The city is encouraged to enhance the development of semiconductor equipment and key components, promoting domestic production levels [5] - New public service platforms and research institutions are being established to support innovation in the integrated circuit sector [5]