How TSMC beat Intel to be Apple's main chip foundry
TSMC and Apple's partnership hasn't always been certain, with a new interview detailing how the company fended off an attempt by Intel to become Apple's chip foundry partner in 2011.
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TSMC founder says Tim Cook told him Intel did not know how to be a foundry
The company considered using Intel Custom Foundry (ICF) and Texas Instruments but quickly realized the ICF was not tailored ...
TSMC Q4: Expecting Fabless Semi Inventory To Return To Healthier Level In 2025
TSMC's revenue from AI accelerators tripled in FY24 and is expected to double in FY25, supported by increased CAPEX for ...
TSMC begins 4nm chip production in Arizona but at higher costs
TSMC's Arizona Fab 21 began 4nm chip mass production in Q4 2024. Costs are higher than in Taiwan; 2nm production starts in ...
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Apple’s best chips won’t be US-manufactured per TSMC, here’s why
Apple chipmaker TSMC is currently building its third US-based chip plant in Arizona, thanks to significant grants from the US CHIPS Act. However, the company’s CEO says you shouldn’t expect to ...
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TSMC Is Getting Paid Extra for 4nm Chips From Arizona Fab
Phase 1 of TSMC’s Arizona fab appears to be producing about 10,000 wafers a month, according to a recent report. The Taiwan foundry is understandably secretive about the chips it produces for ...