Building semiconductor plants in the US takes twice as long, costs twice as much as in Taiwan
Experience and streamlined processes give Taiwan a big edge
Intel's $13B foundry loss raises stakes for potential TSMC partnership
Can TSMC save Intel's foundry business?
In context: Once the undisputed leader in semiconductor manufacturing, Intel now finds itself at a critical juncture as its foundry operations face significant financial challenges. It remains uncertain whether a deal with TSMC can rescue Intel's foundry business, but without it the company – better known in its heyday as "Chipzilla" – must find a way to address its manufacturing challenges and financial losses.
Intel considers breakup as Broadcom and TSMC explore separate deals
Broadcom is eying Intel's chip design business while TSMC considers manufacturing arm
Intel's 18A found to be faster but TSMC's N2 is denser in process node showdown
Bottom line: Intel and TSMC are both gearing up to launch their respective 18A and N2 process nodes, each offering significant advancements. On one side, Intel claims 18A will deliver much higher generational performance gains. On the other, TSMC is emphasizing N2's impressive transistor density. But which one is truly superior? As it turns out, the answer isn't so straightforward.
Intel may team up with TSMC to strengthen US chip production
Meanwhile, Trump is pushing hard to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the US
TSMC fast-tracks 3nm chip production in Arizona to counter potential Trump tariffs
Mass production of these chips could kick off as early as 2027
Apple M5 chip enters mass production, promising improved efficiency, performance, and upgraded cores
M5 will use TSMC's N3P fabrication process
TSMC prepares to pass tariffs costs, could increase semiconductor prices by 15 percent
Rising wafer costs could push 3nm prices beyond $20,000, slowing performance gains
Trump threatens tariffs on imported chips and tech goods despite warnings about higher PC, smartphone prices
Higher tariffs to target TSMC's Taiwan operations
TSMC's production impact limited to 20,000 wafers following 6.4-magnitude earthquake
When operational, the company processes an average of 37,000 wafers per day
PlayStation 6 chip design is nearing completion as Sony and AMD partnership forges ahead
AMD Zen 6 and 3D V-Cache could power the next generation of PlayStation
TSMC chip production impacted by 6.4-magnitude Taiwan earthquake, delays expected
TSMC evacuated its affected fabs
Nvidia transitions to advanced CoWoS-L chip packaging, signaling a major shift for TSMC
Jensen Huang explains Nvidia's evolving chip packaging needs at Taiwan event
TSMC CEO is optimistic about Arizona chip quality despite challenges, most advance tech will remain in Taiwan
"Every step requires a permit, and after the permit is approved, it takes at least twice as long as in Taiwan"
Taiwan is finally allowing TSMC to build leading 2nm chips outside the country
Island aims to strengthen semiconductor ties with allies like US
Insiders say TSMC's Arizona fab is now producing AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs
Alongside an unnamed chip for an upcoming Apple Watch
Apple's 3nm TSMC wafer costs soar to $18,000, more than tripling since the 28nm A7 chip
And yet, performance increases are slowing with each generation
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Apple M5 silicon could ditch unified memory for split CPU and GPU designs
The lineup will be fabbed on TSMC's N3P node
Samsung loses Qualcomm contract to TSMC for making next-gen Snapdragon chips
The decision is a blow to Samsung Foundry, which has been dealing with low yield rates
TSMC posts 34% revenue jump in November, riding high on AI demand
Another blistering growth year for TSMC's revenue
The real end of Moore's Law and the true cost of a monopoly
How TSMC's pricing power impacts the industry
Intel 18A node reportedly stuck at 10% yields, SRAM density also trails TSMC upcoming 2nm tech
The 18A process is slated for major Intel products in 2025
TSMC prepares for next-gen chip manufacturing with high-NA EUV investments
These machines, essential for sub-2nm processes, come with a hefty price tag
TSMC hit with lawsuit over alleged discrimination against American workers
Are Taiwanese workers favored by TSMC in the US?