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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…
Revolutionizing AI: Tesla’s Expanding Role for TSMC’s Dojo D1 Chips
September 26, 2023 – Tesla Ramps Up Orders for Custom Dojo D1 Supercomputer Chips In a move that underscores Tesla’s commitment to enhancing its artificial intelligence capabilities, reports from Taiwan’s “Economic Daily News” suggest that the electric vehicle giant is significantly increasing its orders for Dojo D1 supercomputer chips, specially designed for its in-house Dojo…
Japan to Provide Significant Funding Support to TSMC’s Kumamoto Plant
August 4, 2023 – Japan’s Semiconductor Strategy: A Game-Changer for the Future In a bold move to secure its position as a global leader in the semiconductor industry, the Japanese government has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to provide substantial financial support to TSMC’s second semiconductor fabrication plant in Kumamoto. This strategic decision comes as part…