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.
TSMC's Next-Gen 1.6nm Chip Technology on Track for 2026 Launch
TSMC confirms its ambitious semiconductor roadmap with plans to mass produce groundbreaking 1.6nm chips by late 2026. The new process node promises enhanced performance through innovative backside power delivery, targeting next-generation AI datacenter applications.
TSMC Invests in High-NA EUV Systems to Lead Next-Generation Chip Manufacturing
TSMC is making a strategic investment in advanced high-NA EUV lithography systems from ASML, with the first EXE:5000 system expected by late 2024. This $384 million per-unit investment aims to enable 1.4nm chip production by 2027, cementing TSMC's dominance in cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing.
U.S. Halts TSMC's Advanced Chip Shipments to China, Impacting AI Industry
The U.S. has ordered TSMC to stop shipping advanced chips to Chinese customers, targeting 7nm or more advanced designs used in AI applications. This move could significantly impact China's AI industry and heightens tensions in the global tech sector.
TSMC Halts Advanced AI Chip Production for Chinese Clients Amid Export Controls
TSMC announces suspension of advanced AI chip production for Chinese customers, aligning with U.S. export controls. This decision impacts chips using 7nm or more advanced processes, potentially affecting China's AI ambitions.
Huawei's AI Chip Sparks International Probe Over Potential Export Violations
Huawei's latest AI chip contains a TSMC-made processor, raising concerns about export restriction breaches. The discovery has prompted investigations by Taiwanese and US authorities, potentially impacting global tech relations.
Washington Prepares Contingency Plans for Potential Intel Crisis
U.S. policymakers are quietly discussing contingency plans for a potential Intel financial crisis, highlighting the chipmaker's critical importance to national technology and economic interests. The proactive approach underscores Intel's unique role in designing and manufacturing cutting-edge chips on American soil.