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TSMC to Receive Over 60 EUV Lithography Machines in 2024-2025

TSMC will get over 60 EUV lithography machines. ASML's supply is tight. TSMC's plans detailed.

Google's Next-Year Flagship Smartphone's TensorG5 Chip Enters Tapeout Stage

Google's TensorG5 chip for next year's flagship to be based on TSMC 3nm process, tapeout stage reached, with implications for self-development and memory support. Related reports included.
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Samsung Leads in Semiconductor Packaging, Ahead of TSMC in PLP

Samsung Electronics makes progress in semiconductor packaging and leads in PLP field. TSMC's related research and challenges are detailed. Less than 150 characters.
Emma·

TSMC's JASM Starts Construction of Second Wafer Fab in Japan

TSMC's Japanese subsidiary JASM begins second wafer fab construction. Learn about details including planned start, investment, capacity and more.
Emma·

ByteDance collaborates with Broadcom on AI processor development

ByteDance teams up with Broadcom to develop 5-nm AI processor, aiming to ensure chip supply and reduce costs, with hundreds of semiconductor-related positions released.

TSMC Partners with Creativity Electronics for Next-Gen HBM4 Chip

TSMC secures a large order for the next-generation HBM4 interface chip, amid strong AI demand and the race among memory chip makers to develop HBM4.

TSMC Researching New Chip Packaging Method

TSMC is exploring a new advanced chip packaging approach using a rectangular substrate. Report on the details and challenges. 150 characters max.

TSMC Begins Mass-Producing for Intel's LunarLake and ArrowLake

TSMC starts mass-producing components for Intel's LunarLake and ArrowLake processors. Learn more here.
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Samsung Loses Orders to TSMC in 3nm Market

Samsung is struggling with 3nm yield and energy efficiency, losing orders to TSMC. TSMC gathers most 3nm orders. Market share gap widens.
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Qualcomm to Launch Low-Cost WoA Processor in 2025

Kuo Ming-chi reveals Qualcomm's plans for 2025, including a low-cost WoA processor and details about other processors. Less than 150 characters.
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TSMC to hike prices for advanced process and packaging; Nvidia makes concession

TSMC will increase prices for 3/5nm process and packaging. Nvidia agrees to give profit to get more capacity. Capacity gap in advanced packaging. High demand for TSMC.

TSMC's 3nm Process Dominates, but Prices Rise Due to Supply and Demand

TSMC's 3nm FinFET process leads the industry, but price hikes due to capacity shortage, with details on technology giants' adoption and wafer cost increase.

Global Foundry Output in Q1 2024 and Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp's Performance

In Q1 2024, global top ten foundry output changed. Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp outperformed, while TSMC and Samsung's situations are also reported.

TSMC's 3nm Capacity in High Demand Among Tech Giants

TSMC's 3nm series process capacity is highly sought after by tech giants, with orders lined up until 2026. Apple's iPhone 16 series is also expected.
Maxwell·

TSMC's May 2024 Revenue and Future Plans

TSMC announced its May 2024 revenue and plans for 3nm process and new factories.
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ASML Delivers High-NA EUV Lithography Machine to Intel and TSMC's Updates

ASML delivers High-NA EUV machine to Intel. TSMC's stance changes. Learn about advanced lithography and its impact on chip manufacturing.

Qualcomm Considers Dual-Source Strategy with TSMC and Samsung for Chip Production

Qualcomm is eyeing a dual-source production strategy involving TSMC and Samsung Electronics for its chips. Learn more here.

TSMC's New Chairman Skeptical About OpenAI CEO's Plan

The new chairman of TSMC, Wei Zhejia, doubts Sam Altman's chip plan. About Altman's rumors and TSMC's responses are covered.

TSMC President Changes and Company Updates

TSMC announces new chairman, discusses wafer prices, competition, technology updates, and AI.

TSMC's CEO's Visit to ASML and TRUMPF

TSMC's chief executive visited ASML and TRUMPF. ASML's HighNA EUV equipment and its price discussed.
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Nvidia's Future Windows on Arm Processor

Nvidia is expected to launch a Windows on Arm processor using Intel's 3nm process next year, details here.

Google's Tensor G5 Chip to Be Produced by TSMC for 2025 Pixel 10 Series

Google's first truly self-developed chip Tensor G5 will be mass-produced by TSMC for the 2025 Pixel 10 series, with details and evidence.
Maxwell·

TSMC's 2024 Plans Building New Factories and Expanding Capacity

TSMC to build seven factories in 2024, with significant growth in 3nm capacity and plans for advanced packaging factories.

TSMC's 2nm Node Progress and Future Plans

TSMC's 2nm progress is smooth, with details on future processes and their features.

SMIC Rose to Third-Largest Foundry Worldwide in Q1 2024

SMIC jumped to the third-largest foundry globally in the first quarter of 2024. Industry revenue changes and details of major players. Less than 150 characters.
Maxwell·

TSMC's Forecasts and Outlook in the Semiconductor Industry

TSMC projects semiconductor business growth, discusses AI impact and different sector performances. 150 characters.
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TSMC to Rapidly Expand Advanced Packaging Capacities

TSMC plans to significantly increase the production capacity of CoWoS and SoIC by the end of 2026, impacting the semiconductor industry.
Maxwell·

TSMC to Produce Tesla Dojo AI Training Modules with InFO_SoW

TSMC begins to use InFO_SoW technology to produce Tesla's Dojo AI training modules, aiming to increase computing power by 40 times by 2027.
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Apple to Secure All TSMC's Initial 2nm Process Capacity

Apple's COO Jeff Williams visited TSMC, aiming to secure 2nm capacity for AI chips. TSMC is a key supplier for Apple's processors.
Maxwell·

TSMC Expected to Use Nuclear Power and Its Impact

TSMC may use nuclear power to ease electricity pressure, with impacts on electricity price and gross profit margin, while also increasing renewable energy usage.

Apple's Visit to TSMC and Future Plans

Apple's COO visited TSMC to discuss AI chip development and more, with plans for future processors.
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Samsung's 8Hi HBM3E Memory Faces Verification Challenges with Nvidia, TSMC Involved

Samsung Electronics' 8-layer stacked HBM3E memory faces verification challenges with Nvidia, TSMC involved in the process. Differences in testing standards between Samsung and SK Hynix may need adjustment for successful verification.

SoftBank's Arm Plans to Launch AI Chip Prototype Products by 2025

SoftBank's Arm announces plans to launch AI chip prototype products by spring 2025. Despite strong financial performance, stock prices drop as investor expectations are not met.
Maxwell·