TSMC Achieves Taiwan-Level Quality at Arizona Fab with 4nm Chip Production
TSMC's Phoenix facility begins manufacturing cutting-edge 4nm chips, matching Taiwan's quality standards and producing components for Apple and AMD. The $65 billion investment marks a significant step in U.S. semiconductor independence, backed by substantial government support.
TSMC's 3nm Chip Manufacturing Costs Hit Record $18,000 Per Wafer
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's 3nm wafer prices have surged to $18,000, more than triple the cost from a decade ago. The dramatic increase reflects growing manufacturing complexity and impacts major tech companies like Apple, while highlighting broader semiconductor industry challenges.
TSMC Navigates Cultural Divide as Arizona Plant Relies Heavily on Taiwanese Expertise
TSMC's Arizona semiconductor facility faces staffing challenges with half its 2,200-strong workforce from Taiwan, sparking controversy over local hiring promises. The company plans to increase US worker representation while expanding operations, though advanced chip production may require continued reliance on specialized Taiwanese expertise.
TSMC's 2nm Chip Production Challenges Force Apple to Delay Next-Gen iPhone Processors
Apple faces a potential one-year delay in introducing 2-nanometer chips for its iPhone 17 Pro series due to TSMC's manufacturing yield issues. The semiconductor giant is struggling with a 60% yield rate, leading to significant production losses and prompting Apple to stick with 3nm chips longer than planned.
Samsung Faces Tough 2024 as Chinese Competition and Market Pressures Mount
Samsung Electronics confronts significant challenges in 2024 with profit forecasts slashed amid fierce competition from Chinese chipmakers offering DRAM at half price. The tech giant grapples with market uncertainties, potential trade policy impacts, and delays in AI chip development.
TSMC's Arizona Plant to Spearhead US Advanced Chip Manufacturing Renaissance
TSMC's upcoming Phoenix facility marks a pivotal shift in semiconductor manufacturing, bringing cutting-edge 4nm chip production to US soil by 2025. Backed by $6.6B in CHIPS Act funding, this milestone project aims to reduce dependence on Taiwan-based manufacturing.
TSMC Launches Historic Japanese Chip Factory with Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities
TSMC begins mass production at its groundbreaking $8.27 billion semiconductor facility in Kumamoto, Japan, marking its first major overseas expansion in decades. The plant will produce chips for automotive and consumer electronics using multiple process technologies, with plans for a second fab already in motion.
US Launches Probe into China's Legacy Chip Market Dominance
The Biden administration initiates a year-long investigation into China's growing control of legacy semiconductor manufacturing, citing unfair trade practices and national security concerns. The probe examines allegations of below-cost pricing, forced technology transfers, and state subsidies that could threaten US interests.
Nvidia Stock Enters Correction as Broadcom Surges in AI Chip Battle
Nvidia's stock fell deeper into correction territory with a 10% drop from recent highs, while rival Broadcom saw its shares surge 40% after strong earnings. The contrasting performance highlights the intensifying competition in the AI chip market where both companies are key players.
Chinese Server with Dual Hygon CPUs Struggles to Match Decade-Old Intel Laptop Chip
A Chinese-made Hygon server system with two 16-core processors delivers surprisingly weak performance in Geekbench AI benchmarks, barely matching a 2015 Intel mobile chip. The results highlight growing technological gaps as trade restrictions limit Chinese chipmakers' access to modern architectures.