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TSMC 'on track' for testing 3nm Apple Silicon processors in 2021

3 days ago

TSMC 'on track' for testing 3nm Apple Silicon processors in 2021

Apple Silicon processor supplier TSMC is reportedly on schedule to begin risk production of 3nm chips in 2021, with full volume production in the second half of 2022.

By William Gallagher | 3 days ago

Fed by iPhone 12 cash, TSMC pouring $28B into tech & Arizona plant in 2021

4 days ago

Fed by iPhone 12 cash, TSMC pouring $28B into tech & Arizona plant in 2021

After a blockbuster quarter driven by the iPhone 12, Apple supplier TSMC says it will spend as much as $28 billion in capital spending in 2021, with much of that amount allocated to expanding its technological lead.

By Mike Peterson | 4 days ago

TSMC set to outpace semiconductor industry thanks to Apple chip orders

1 week ago

TSMC set to outpace semiconductor industry thanks to Apple chip orders

Apple chip partner TSMC will see growth in 2021 alongside the entire chip foundry industry, Counterpoint Research claims, with TSMC expected to keep outperforming the industry average with growth between 13% and 16%.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 week ago

Intel mulls outsourcing some chip production to TSMC

1 week ago

Intel mulls outsourcing some chip production to TSMC

Intel is considering outsourcing some of its chip production to Apple supplier TSMC, but is currently holding out in hopes that its own manufacturing capabilities improve.

By Mike Peterson | 1 week ago

TSMC sees record-breaking earnings from iPhone 12 demand

1 week ago

TSMC sees record-breaking earnings from iPhone 12 demand

Processor manufacturer TSMC reports record earnings for the quarter ending December 2020, believed to be attributed to demand for the 5G iPhone 12 range.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

Apple takes TSMC's whole 3nm production capacity for Mac, iPhone, iPad

3 weeks ago

Apple takes TSMC's whole 3nm production capacity for Mac, iPhone, iPad

Industry sources claim that TSMC's initial production of chips built on the new 3-nanometer process have been ordered by Apple for use in both its iOS and Apple Silicon devices.

By William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

Lower TSMC 5nm chip production isn't from low iPhone 12 demand, says Ming-Chi Kuo

1 month ago

Lower TSMC 5nm chip production isn't from low iPhone 12 demand, says Ming-Chi Kuo

The market shouldn't pay too much attention to how much of TSMC's 5nm production is utilized by Apple, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests, with changes in production likely to be more due to seasonality than unexpectedly low iPhone 12 demand.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

Apple, TSMC rumored to be working on chips for a Tesla-like 'Apple Car'

1 month ago

Apple, TSMC rumored to be working on chips for a Tesla-like 'Apple Car'

Apple is reportedly working with supply chain partner TSMC on an autonomous vehicle chip for an "Apple Car" said to be similar to a Tesla.

By Mike Peterson | 1 month ago

Apple A14 supplier TSMC guides for big fourth quarter

3 months ago

Apple A14 supplier TSMC guides for big fourth quarter

Apple partner supplier TSMC reported earnings for the third quarter of 2020 on Thursday, revealing strong guidance for the coming period that provides vision into products like iPhone and Apple silicon Macs.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 months ago

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Mass production of Apple Silicon's A14X processor to start in Q4 2020

4 months ago

Mass production of Apple Silicon's A14X processor to start in Q4 2020

New reports from the supply chain claim that the Apple Silicon ARM processor A14X will enter mass production in the fourth quarter of the year.

By William Gallagher | 4 months ago

First Apple silicon Macs likely to be MacBook rebirth, iMac with custom GPU

4 months ago

First Apple silicon Macs likely to be MacBook rebirth, iMac with custom GPU

New reports from the supply chain claim that Apple is readying a MacBook as its first Apple silicon Mac, and is also going to use its own GPU in a new iMac.

By William Gallagher | 4 months ago

TSMC reveals potential performance, power improvements in 'A14' chipset

4 months ago

TSMC reveals potential performance, power improvements in 'A14' chipset

Apple supplier TSMC has detailed some of the performance or power improvements from its new 5nm chip manufacturing process, expected to be used in the "iPhone 12."

By Mike Peterson | 4 months ago

TSMC staff depart for higher salaries with rival Chinese chip foundries

5 months ago

TSMC staff depart for higher salaries with rival Chinese chip foundries

Chinese chip producers are tempting employees from Apple chip partner TSMC to jump ship, with more than 100 engineers and managers said to have taken the bait of higher wages as rival foundries attempt to shift away from relying on external suppliers.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

TSMC 3nm 'risk production' in 2021 paves the way to 2022 mass production

5 months ago

TSMC 3nm 'risk production' in 2021 paves the way to 2022 mass production

TSMC is getting closer to finalizing a 3-nanometer process that could be used on Apple's A-series or Apple Silicon chips that will be produced in 2022, with a report doubling down on rumors the chip foundry reportedly gearing up to start risk production of processors using the process in 2021.

By Malcolm Owen | 5 months ago

TSMC on schedule for 3nm Apple 'A16' iPhone and iPad chip in 2022

7 months ago

TSMC on schedule for 3nm Apple 'A16' iPhone and iPad chip in 2022

Apple manufacturing partner TSMC is on track to start producing chips using a 3nm chip fabrication process in late 2022, and is already working on improved 5nm processes.

By Malcolm Owen | 7 months ago

US senators raise 'serious questions' about $12B TSMC facility

7 months ago

US senators raise 'serious questions' about $12B TSMC facility

Senate Democrats on Tuesday called on President Donald Trump to answer "serious questions" about a planned Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. chip plant, with the group seeking transparency on potential national security and financial issues.

By AppleInsider Staff | 7 months ago

Chip maker TSMC confirms plan to open $12 billion factory in Arizona

8 months ago

Chip maker TSMC confirms plan to open $12 billion factory in Arizona

Apple's processor manufacturing partner TSMC has officially announced that it will open an advanced semiconductor fabrication plant in Arizona, with the first batch of chips expected in 2024.

By William Gallagher | 8 months ago

Apple partner TSMC to reportedly build 5nm chip factory in Arizona

8 months ago

Apple partner TSMC to reportedly build 5nm chip factory in Arizona

Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is set to announce that it plans to build an advanced chip factory in Arizona.

By Mike Peterson | 8 months ago

White House urges TSMC, Intel to grow US-based chip production

8 months ago

White House urges TSMC, Intel to grow US-based chip production

The White House is in talks with major chip producers Intel and TSMC, in an attempt to try and get more processor production to take place within the United States, a move that could eventually lead to some of Apple's A-series chips being made within the country.

By Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago

Apple ups orders for 5nm chips from TSMC, presumably for new iPhone

9 months ago

Apple ups orders for 5nm chips from TSMC, presumably for new iPhone

Chipmaker TSMC has lost a significant order from Huawei, only to find Apple buying up all of its production capacity, for what is believed to be the "iPhone 12."

By William Gallagher | 9 months ago

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