2026 Semiconductor Outlook Report
The Semiconductor Outlook Report provides a comprehensive look into key trends in end markets and technologies. Unlock detailed analyses, forecasts, and expert perspectives on how the semiconductor market will evolve through 2026.
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The Five Expectations for Semiconductors in 2026
1. AI will Predominantly Remain in the Cloud
The growth in datacenter investments to support LLMs will continue strongly next year, as LLMs continue to grow in parameters.
2. New Transitor Architecture Shakes Up Foundry Market
The move to next-generation 2nm processes will improve both power consumption and performance.
3. HBM4 Leads Memory Market Recovery
Amid the leading HBM manufacturers’ aggressive scaling of HBM3E production, the next wave of AI chips with the new 16Hi HBM4 is expected to achieve volume production in 1H 2026.
4. Advanced Packaging and Photonics Turn the Heat Down
Silicon photonics, in the form of co-packaged optics (CPO), promises to reduce networking power consumption by up to 70% while also potentially increasing data transfer speeds.
5. US/China Geopolitics have Deep Repercussions
The rapidly shifting technology landscape seems almost slow compared to the pace of change happening at a global political level, with tariffs and trade restrictions creating a fluctuating business environment.
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