Maria SantosElectronics
Rapidus Partners with 17 Design Firms to Secure 2Nm Chip Buyers
The US$15 billion state-backed Japanese venture ties up with Synopsys and Infosys as it prepares to launch commercial production.
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Maria SantosFinance
Taiwan Banks Ration Credit After US$126 Billion Tech Borrowing Spree
Working capital loans expanded eight times faster than mortgages as suppliers to Nvidia and Microsoft drained liquidity across Taipei’s banking system.
Rajiv MenonElectronics
TSMC Affiliate Vanguard Eyes Second Singapore Plant as First Sells Out
The advanced facility was constructed in less than two years to supply data center components amid the AI boom.
Maria SantosElectronics
TSMC to Build Five More Packaging Plants at Chiayi Science Park
The expansion will bring TSMC’s Chiayi hub to 10 facilities, driven by robust packaging demand from Nvidia, AMD and Apple.
Wei ZhangElectronics
Taiwan Targets Silicon Photonics to Cut AI Chip Power Use by 50 Percent
Nvidia Corp invested US$4 billion in the technology in March as the island uses its 90 percent advanced semiconductor manufacturing lead.
Aiko TanakaElectronics
Taiwan Pitches Global Chip Alliances as Market Heads for 1.5 Trillion Dollars
Nvidia procures 94.8 billion dollars annually in Taiwan while TSMC expands foundries across the US, Japan and Germany.
Wei ZhangElectronics
TSMC Agrees to Produce Three 3Nm Chips for Xiaomi
The manufacturing contract covers Xiaomi’s flagship Xring O3 mobile processor alongside custom silicon for autonomous driving and consumer AI devices.
Maria SantosElectronics
Asian Tech Giants Taiwan and South Korea Form AI Hardware Alliance Amid Surging Demand
Taiwan and South Korea, historically rivals in technology, are now forging an unprecedented partnership to meet the global demand for AI accelerators. This collaboration, driven by the intense need for specialized chips, highlights a strategic shift in Asia’s…
Minjun ParkElectronics
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Emerges as Clearer Investment Choice over SoundHound AI
A recent analysis highlights Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) as a stronger investment than SoundHound AI for 2026, citing TSMC’s foundational role in the global semiconductor industry and robust financial performance. The report underscores TSMC’s…
Maria SantosElectronics
TSMC’s AI Chip Capacity Challenges Offer Samsung A Pricing Advantage
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is facing production bottlenecks for high-end AI chips, creating a significant pricing opportunity for its rival, Samsung. This shift could impact the competitive market for advanced semiconductor…
Rajiv MenonElectronics
Samsung Foundry drops further behind TSMC after disasterous Q4
TSMC is the largest contract chip foundry in the world. Looking at its roll call of customers, you can see why it is number one. After all, the Taiwan-based foundry manufactures chips based on designs submitted by companies such as Apple, Nvidia, AMD,…
Minjun ParkElectronics
Apple chip builder TSMC not yet ready to move to next-gen lithography system
Back in December, Dutch tech giant ASML shipped its first High-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine (EXE:5000) to Intel. The $400 million machine will take us to the next tier of chip production with a process node of 2nm and less. The original…
Wei ZhangElectronics
TSMC shows off 2nm chip prototype to Apple
TSMC is the largest foundry in the world and Apple is its biggest customer. Apple was able to reserve most of TSMC’s initial 3nm production for the A17 Pro chipset which is being used to power the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. To keep things simple,…
Aiko TanakaElectronics
Intel gets confidence boost from anonymous customer pre-paying for 18A production
Last week, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger reiterated his goal for Intel to take foundry leadership from TSMC by 2025. The executive said, “We’re 2.5 years into the transformation. Now, it’s gone the way I would have expected at the time in terms of rebuilding the…
Maria SantosElectronics
Apple paying TSMC special rate for 3nm A17 Bionic
TSMC’s yield rate on its 3nm production is said to be at 55%. At that rate, a bit less than half of the silicon wafers used to produce Apple’s A17 Bionic and M3 chips are frisbees or extra-large drink coasters. Remember, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro…
Rajiv MenonElectronics
TSMC’s current 3nm chip production not enough to satisfy Apple’s needs
The world’s leading foundry, TSMC, is having problems meeting the demand for 3nm chips from Apple. The latter is TSMC’s largest customer, accounting for 25% of its revenue. Apple reportedly locked up all of TSMC’s 3nm production for this year and plans on…