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.
Apple Partners with Broadcom to Develop Custom AI Server Chip
Apple is collaborating with Broadcom to create its first AI-focused server chip codenamed Baltra, aimed at powering cloud-based AI features like Siri and Maps. The project, expected to enter mass production in 2026, marks Apple's strategic move to reduce dependence on Nvidia while strengthening its AI capabilities.
Apple's Next-Gen iPad Pro with M5 Chip Set for Late 2025 Production
Apple's upcoming iPad Pro featuring the advanced M5 processor will enter mass production in late 2025, manufactured by BYD Electronics. The tablet will utilize TSMC's 3nm process technology and maintain the device's annual update cycle following the 2024 OLED models.
TSMC Achieves 6% Yield Boost in Groundbreaking 2nm Chip Production
TSMC reports significant manufacturing efficiency gains in their upcoming 2-nanometer semiconductor process, promising reduced power consumption and improved performance. The advancement could generate substantial cost savings as the company prepares for mass production in late 2025.
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger's Sudden Departure Signals Turnaround Troubles
Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger exits after less than four years amid board pressure over the company's slow transformation pace. The abrupt leadership change leaves Intel searching for new direction as it struggles to compete with rivals like Nvidia and TSMC.