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As Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on countries like Mexico, Canada and China, the storm is gradually impacting upstream players in the semiconductor industry. According to Commercial Times, Taiwan’s electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry begins to feel headwinds, as ASIC companies...
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According to Economic Daily News, TSMC’s new 2nm fab in Kaohsiung marked a significant milestone today with its equipment installation ceremony, achieving three notable records. First, it represents TSMC's inaugural 12-inch fab in Kaohsiung, preparing for mass production in 2025. Second, the equip...
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According to a report from TechNews, citing Tom’s Hardware, at its European Open Innovation Platform (OIP) Ecosystem Forum, TSMC announced that it is on track to begin mass production of the first chips using its A16 (1.6nm-class) process technology by the end of 2026. The report notes that the...
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After finalizing the USD 6.6 billion chips award to TSMC and USD 1.5 billion to GlobalFoundries lately, the Biden administration now reportedly mulls to reduce Intel's initial USD 8.5 billion federal CHIPS grant following delays in the company's investments and ongoing business challenges, according...
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According to media reports, market sources previously indicated that TSMC received its first High-NA (High Numerical Aperture) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine, the EXE:5000, from Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer ASML in September 2024. This marks a shift in TSMC's stance t...