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TSMC CFO Reveals: Received First $1.5 Billion Payment from US CHIPS Act in Q4 2024
January 21, 2025 – In a recent interview with CNBC, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Huang Renzhao, revealed that the company has secured its first payment of $1.5 billion from the US CHIPS Act in the fourth quarter of 2024. This funding comes as part of a larger agreement reached…
Exynos Faces Hurdle: TSMC Refuses to Take on Samsung’s Chip Production
January 16, 2025 – Recent reports indicate a significant development in the semiconductor industry as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has declined to manufacture Samsung’s Exynos chips. This news comes after an initial report by Jukanlosreve on November 13th, stating that Samsung was considering outsourcing the production of its Exynos chips to TSMC. Last December,…
TSMC Chairman Declares: ‘We Are the World’s TSMC’
September 12, 2024 – In a recent internal letter to employees, TSMC Chairman Mark Liu emphasized that the company has evolved beyond being just “Taiwan’s TSMC” to being recognized globally. Liu urged the over 70,000 TSMC employees worldwide to communicate effectively with respect and inclusivity, encouraging them to “speak the truth” within the organization. In…
TSMC Achieves Milestone: Successful 4nm Trial Production at US Factory
September 10, 2024 – In a significant milestone for its US operations, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced the successful trial production of its first batch of N4 4nm process wafers at its inaugural factory in Arizona. The test results have revealed a remarkably low defect rate, which is comparable to the yield rates…
TSMC Faces Challenges in US: Work Culture Conflicts and Struggle to Attract Elite Talent Delay Factory Opening
August 09, 2024 – Reports indicate that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) may postpone the production launch at its wafer fab in Arizona, USA, from the originally scheduled 2024 to 2025. The primary reasons for this delay are attributed to cultural conflicts in the workplace and difficulties in attracting top talent due to wage issues….
TSMC Customers Agree to Price Hike for Reliable Supply
July 08, 2024 – According to a report recently released by Macquarie Securities, most of TSMC’s customers have agreed to an increase in foundry prices in exchange for reliable supply, which is expected to drive TSMC’s gross profit margin to climb further. Analysts estimate that TSMC’s gross profit margin will rise to 55.1% in 2025…
TSMC’s 2nm Node Progresses Smoothly, Eyes 2025 Launch for N3X and N2 Processes
May 24, 2024 – According to a report by MoneyDJ, a Taiwanese financial news outlet, TSMC’s executives revealed during the 2024 Technology Forum held in Hsinchu that the company’s 2nm node, utilizing Nanosheet (GAA transistors), is progressing smoothly. TSMC’s Co-Deputy COO, Zhang Xiaoqiang, stated that the development of the 2nm process is “very smooth.” Currently,…
TSMC Eyes Expanded Use of Nuclear Energy for Chip Production Amid Policy Relaxation
May 20, 2024 – According to a report by tech media wccftech, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is exploring the possibility of using nuclear power to alleviate the current pressure on electricity consumption during the chip manufacturing process. The current Minister of Economic Affairs, Guo Zhihui, views nuclear energy as a clean source of power,…
TSMC’s 3nm N3P Node Scheduled for Mass Production in the Second Half of 2024
May 17, 2024 – Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) recently held a technology symposium announcing that its 3nm process node is on track, with the N3P node set to enter mass production in the second half of 2024. The N3P, which is based on the N3E process node, promises further improvements in energy efficiency and…
TSMC Set to Kickstart German Semiconductor Fab Construction in Q4 2024
May 15, 2024 – In a recent development, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reaffirmed its commitment to commencing the construction of its German semiconductor fab in the fourth quarter of this year, with an anticipated production rollout in 2027. Last year, TSMC forged a partnership with three leading European chipmakers – Bosch, Infineon, and…
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