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TSMC Faces a $1 Billion Fine for Selling Semiconductors in Violation of US Restrictions
TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is facing a huge fine from the US government. This fine, which could be more than $1 billion, has been imposed due to TSMC’s sale of semiconductors that broke the rules on accessing Chinese technology. The US Department of Commerce claims that TSMC made chips…
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TSMC Proposes Joint Venture with AMD, NVIDIA, Qualcomm, and Broadcom to Acquire Intel Foundry
It looks like TSMC still plans to acquire Intel Foundry, but to make this possible, they would need a strategic partnership with other companies. According to four sources familiar with the deal (thanks Reuters), TSMC is working on a plan to secure Intel’s foundry business, specifically the parts that would…
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TSMC Announces $100 Billion Investment in U.S. Chip Production
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the largest semiconductor manufacturer in the world, has announced a record investment of $100 billion to increase chip production in the United States. In a press conference, President Donald Trump confirmed that the funds will be used to build two new manufacturing plants in Phoenix,…
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Trump Proposes Up to 100% Tariffs on Taiwanese-Made Chips
Donald Trump has proposed imposing tariffs of between 25% and 100% on chips manufactured in Taiwan, including those produced by TSMC, the world’s largest chip manufacturer. This new threat is part of his ongoing strategy to reshape global trade relations, particularly with countries that do not meet his demands. Trump’s…
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TSMC Refuses to Manufacture Samsung’s Exynos Chips Over Trade Secret Concerns
TSMC has reportedly declined Samsung’s request to manufacture its high-end Exynos processors due to concerns about potential trade secret leaks. Samsung has faced challenges with its 3nm process and sought TSMC’s help to produce its processors, but the Taiwanese semiconductor giant has refused. Reasons Behind TSMC’s Decision Update: TSMC has…
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TSMC May Produce 2nm Chips in the U.S., Marking a Shift in Taiwan’s Industrial Policy
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a global leader in semiconductor production, might soon start producing 2-nanometer chips in the United States. This potential move marks a significant shift in Taiwan’s industrial policy and follows ongoing investments in TSMC’s Arizona facility. According to recent statements by the Taiwanese government, the final…
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TSMC Founder Slams Intel – Move into Chip Manufacturing Was a Mistake
Morris Chang, founder of chip giant TSMC, has sharply criticized Intel’s strategies, suggesting that the company’s move into the chip manufacturing space was a mistake. He believes Intel would have been better off concentrating on the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) market. Chang’s comments come amid the unexpected departure of…
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TSMC May Bring 2nm Manufacturing Node to the U.S. After 2025
According to Taiwan’s Minister of the Science and Technology Council, Wu Cheng-wen, TSMC may shift its next-generation 2-nanometer chip manufacturing process technology to other countries after 2025. This 2-nanometer process technology will compete with Intel’s 18A process, which is also due for production in 2025. Shifting 2-Nanometer Technology to Other…
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Taiwan Bans TSMC’s 2nm Manufacturing Outside Its Borders, Including the US
Not only does the US government use protectionist measures to maintain its technological edge, but similar measures by the Taiwanese government also impact America’s efforts to attract advanced chip manufacturing. TSMC’s Role in Taiwan’s Technological Dominance Taiwan’s finance minister has stated that TSMC cannot manufacture 2-nanometer chips or other advanced…
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TSMC’s 2nm Chip Demand Surpasses All Previous Nodes
TSMC is seeing skyrocketing demand for its upcoming 2nm node, outpacing its successful 5nm and 3nm processes. The 2nm node is already in higher demand than its predecessors, reflecting the growing need for advanced semiconductors. 2nm Technology’s Impact on the Industry TSMC said that the demand for our 2nm node…
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Apple and TSMC On Track to Deliver Next-Gen 2nm Chips by 2025
Apple‘s custom silicon development is advancing rapidly. Apple’s chip supplier, TSMC, is progressing well with its 2nm chip technology. According to BusinessKorea, the 2nm chips will be ready by next year, with full-scale mass production expected in 2025. TSMC’s Progress on 2nm Chips TSMC’s Vice President of Process Development, Zhang…
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Intel Unveils $7 Billion Chip Business Setback
Intel recently announced a steep downturn in its foundry business, revealing a $7 billion operational loss. This development marks a significant hurdle in Intel’s race to surpass Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) in the chip manufacturing domain. TSMC, on the other hand, forecasts a revenue increase of over 20 percent in…
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TSMC Has Been Turning Its Silicon Waste Into Eco-Friendly Shoes
E-Waste is a major issue within the industry and I’m sure many of you have a little box filled with old hardware or cables that will “come useful one day”, but we all know it never will, or if it does it will be right after you finally decide to…
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TSMC Reportedly Planning a Second Fab in Japan
TSMC (Taiwan Semi-Conductor Manufacturing Company) is reportedly planning to invest in a second chip factory in Japan. Following a report from the Japanese newspaper Nikkan Kogyo TSMC is planning to set up a second semiconductor manufacturing plant in the southwestern region of Kumamoto in Japan. In total it is reported…
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Nvidia May Be Set to Pay the Price for its Crypto-Greed!
Despite PC consumers having just gone through 18 months of metaphorical hell, graphics card demand might currently be at its lowest point in recent memory. With stock for both current-gen Nvidia and AMD models being pretty decent at the moment, the only real fly in the ointment is that, so…
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