United Microelectronics is a full service semiconductor wafer foundry, and provides a variety of services. Co.'s wafer fabrication segment is engaged in the manufacture of chips to the design specifications of its customers by using its own proprietary processes and techniques. Co. maintains a range of customer base across industries, including communication, consumer electronics, computer, memory and others, while focusing on manufacturing for applications, including networking, telecommunications, internet, multimedia, personal computers and graphics. Co.'s new business segment includes researching, developing, manufacturing, and providing solar energy and light-emitting diode.