TSMC is looking to solidify its position as the world’s top semiconductor manufacturer, and is planning on building the most advanced chip production facility in Taiwan . Despite regional tensions in the area, TSMC has shown confidence in the region, aiming to solidify the region’s dominance in the semiconductor industry.
Chiayi County to Host TSMC’s Next-Gen Chip Factory in $1 Trillion Project
In recent reports , it has been rumored that TSMC is now planning on building the world’s first 1nm production facility in Chiayi, Southern Taiwan , investing almost north of ¥1 trillion (~$32 billion) . All in all, they have applied for ~ 100-hectares of land; 40 for advanced packaging plants, and the remaining 60 for the construction of advanced 1nm fab.
TSMC has lately been expanding its production lines in Taiwan; just recently, the company announced that it will build its third 2nm factory in Kaohsiung , Taiwan while postponing work on its second U.S fab in Arizona , which was earlier projected to become operational by this year. According to recent reports , this $40 billion project is expected to see significant delays, starting advanced production as late as 2028 .
While the idea of world’s most advanced semiconductor production facility being moved Taiwan is a strategic decision, TSMC is reportedly determined to keep most of its advanced manufacturing processes in here despite external pressures and geopolitical tensions. On a wider scale, it goes to show how TSMC is the world’s largest semiconductor foundry, widening the gap between competitors such as Intel or Samsung .
This is all we know for now, but rest assured that we will keep you updated as new information becomes available.
via: UDN
