Taiwan Earthquake Forces TSMC to Halt Chip Production, Disrupting Global Supply Chain
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake in southern Taiwan forced TSMC to temporarily suspend operations at multiple fabrication facilities producing advanced chips. While most equipment resumed operation quickly, some production lines face delays due to required safety inspections and adjustments.
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 Arizona Plant Expands Production with AMD and Apple Chips
TSMC's Arizona Fab 21 facility is now manufacturing Apple's A16 Bionic and AMD's Ryzen 9000-series processors using 4nm technology. The plant aims to reach full operational status by 2025 while addressing staffing challenges through both local and international recruitment.
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.
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.
ZOTAC Leak Reveals Next-Gen NVIDIA RTX 5000 Series with 32GB GDDR7 Memory
ZOTAC's accidental website listing confirms NVIDIA's upcoming flagship GPUs, including the RTX 5090 with 32GB GDDR7 memory. The leak precedes NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang's anticipated CES keynote, suggesting significant performance improvements over current-gen cards.
TSMC Unveils Revolutionary Nanosheet Transistor Technology for 2nm Chips
TSMC reveals groundbreaking 2nm transistor technology featuring nanosheet architecture, promising 15% faster speeds and 30% better energy efficiency. The innovative Nanoflex design enables unprecedented flexibility in chip manufacturing, with production planned for 2025.