KLA → SMIC
Yes, wafergraph tracks KLA as a supplier of SMIC, as of 2026-10-09. SMIC sources from 168 tracked suppliers in this dataset; KLA is positioned as a leader in Equipment (Front End), so this edge is harder to replace than a challenger or niche supplier.
Data as of 2026-10-09 · relationship type: tracked supplier → customer · both names resolve in companies.json · no dollar amount is shown unless it already sits on a company record, and none is invented here
Why this edge matters
KLA (leader in Equipment (Front End)) is a tracked supplier of SMIC (major in Foundry). Dominant in process control: wafer inspection and metrology. China's largest foundry, pushing advanced nodes despite export controls. The edge is one of 168 tracked suppliers of SMIC and one of 8 tracked customers of KLA.
Source: derived from both company records and the counted edges.
Concentration / risk note
KLA is positioned as a leader in Equipment (Front End), so this edge is harder to replace than a challenger or niche supplier.
Basis: supplier position. Omitted on edges where the graph does not back a concentration claim.
The two companies
KLA (supplier)
Dominant in process control: wafer inspection and metrology.
SMIC (customer)
China's largest foundry, pushing advanced nodes despite export controls.
Other tracked suppliers of SMIC
Other tracked customers of KLA
Frequently asked questions3
- Is KLA a supplier of SMIC?
- Yes. wafergraph records KLA as a tracked supplier of SMIC (as of 2026-10-09).
- How many suppliers does SMIC have?
- The dataset records 168 tracked suppliers for SMIC.
- How many customers does KLA have?
- The dataset records 8 tracked customers for KLA.
Cite as: wafergraph, “KLA → SMIC — supplier relationship in the semiconductor supply chain”, https://wafergraph.com/relationship/kla/smic/ (data as of 2026-10-09).
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