Kulicke & Soffa → SMIC
Yes, wafergraph tracks Kulicke & Soffa as a supplier of SMIC, as of 2026-10-09. SMIC sources from 168 tracked suppliers in this dataset; Kulicke & Soffa is positioned as a leader in Equipment (Back 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
Kulicke & Soffa (leader in Equipment (Back End)) is a tracked supplier of SMIC (major in Foundry). Dominant in wire bonders; expanding into advanced packaging. China's largest foundry, pushing advanced nodes despite export controls. The edge is one of 168 tracked suppliers of SMIC and one of 14 tracked customers of Kulicke & Soffa.
Source: derived from both company records and the counted edges.
Concentration / risk note
Kulicke & Soffa is positioned as a leader in Equipment (Back 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
Kulicke & Soffa (supplier)
Dominant in wire bonders; expanding into advanced packaging.
SMIC (customer)
China's largest foundry, pushing advanced nodes despite export controls.
Other tracked suppliers of SMIC
Other tracked customers of Kulicke & Soffa
Frequently asked questions2
- How many suppliers does SMIC have?
- The dataset records 168 tracked suppliers for SMIC.
- How many customers does Kulicke & Soffa have?
- The dataset records 14 tracked customers for Kulicke & Soffa.
Cite as: wafergraph, “Kulicke & Soffa → SMIC — supplier relationship in the semiconductor supply chain”, https://wafergraph.com/relationship/kulicke_soffa/smic/ (data as of 2026-10-09).
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