TSMC allowed to build 2nm Chips outside Taiwan
Silicon Shield dropping
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has received government approval to manufacture chips using its upcoming 2nm-class process technologies at facilities outside of Taiwan, including in the United States.
Nvidia and TSMC team up on a silicon photonics chip prototype
Boldly going
Nvidia and TSMC have developed a silicon photonics-based chip prototype, according to a recent report from the Taiwanese press.
South Korea mulls Government-funded chipmaker
KSMC to take on TSMC
The South Korean government is considering the creation of a state-funded contract chipmaker, provisionally named Korea Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (KSMC).
TSMC denies helping Chipzilla
Rumors are "Misunderstanding"
Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has denied claims of aiding Intel in resolving its "foundry matters," dismissing such assertions as a "mere misunderstanding."
TSMC reveals a bit more about its 2nm Node
Significant power, performance, and density improvements
TSMC has revealed further details about its N2 (2nm-class) fabrication process at the IEEE International Electron Device Meeting (IEDM).
Record revenue growth predicted for TSMC
AI and crypto demand surge
The divination division of analyst outfit IDC has been reading some entrails and reached the conclusion that TSMC will achieve a record 25 per cent revenue growth next year.
Intel should never have tried to be a contract chipmaker
TSMC founder says it would have been better at AI
The founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co said that Intel should have focused on artificial intelligence rather than trying to become a contract chipmaker.
Former Intel CEO defends 18A process
Pat Gelsinger speaks out on yield rate rumours
Intel's now "retired" CEO Pat [kicking] Gelsinger took time out from his busy schedule gardening, making homemade jam and other retirement activities, to defend Intel Foundry's 18A yield rate claims.
Chinese chip designer faces massive layoffs
Casualties in US-China Tech Conflict
Chinese server CPU designer Hongjun Microelectronics Technology is reportedly preparing to lay off up to half of its workforce, reflecting the escalating challenges Chinese semiconductor firms face due to geopolitical tensions.
Intel 18A SRAM density trails TSMC’s N2
But size is not everything
As semiconductor manufacturers continue to push the boundaries of fabrication technology, SRAM cell size and density have emerged as critical benchmarks.