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TSMC iPhone, Mac production lines hit by gas contamination

Gases used in TSMC's production of processors for the Mac, and the iPhone, have reportedly been contaminated.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

TSMC gets government approval for 2-nanometer chip plant

Taiwan's environmental regulator has given Apple supplier TSMC permission to build its most advanced processor facility yet, producing 2-nanometer chips from 2023.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Intel to manufacture chips for Qualcomm, Amazon as it plays catch-up with TSMC

Intel on Monday provided details on its plan to catch up to specialist foundries like Apple partner TSMC, announcing new deals to make chips for Qualcomm and Amazon on its way to a roadmapped industry lead by 2025.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

Apple expects high demand for 'iPhone 13,' orders over 100 million A15 processors

Sources in the supply chain claim that Apple has increased its order with TSMC to make in excess of 100 million A15 processors for the forthcoming "iPhone 13."

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

New 'iPhone SE 3' expected in early 2022, says supply chain sources

Sources within the component supply chain are reportedly expecting orders for an updated iPhone SE in the first half of 2022.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Intel negotiating $30B deal for chipmaker GlobalFoundries

Intel is in talks to acquire specialist chip production company GlobalFoundries in a deal worth about $30 billion, a move that would help Intel in its plans to become a chipmaker for other companies.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

TSMC chairman confirms Arizona plant will begin chip production in 2024

The chairman of Apple supplier TSMC has said that the company plans to begin chip production at its Arizona plant in 2024 — but what it will make there isn't quite clear.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

Foxconn, TSMC buy 10M COVID-19 shots for Taiwan

Apple partners TSMC and Foxconn are helping Taiwan secure COVID-19 vaccines, by buying a total of 10 million doses to be distributed by the territory's government.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

TSMC will prioritize Apple 'iPhone 13,' car builder chip orders

In a challenging chip manufacturing environment, Apple partner TSMC is reportedly de-prioritizing orders destined for PCs and servers orders, and is instead focusing on car manufacturers, and Apple's needs.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

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TSMC starts construction of 5nm chip plant in Arizona

Apple partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. on Tuesday said construction of a new $12 billion chip plant has begun in Phoenix, Ariz., with the facility expected to produce wafers built on the company's 5-nanometer process.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

'iPhone 13' next-gen 'A15' processor now in production at TSMC

Apple supplier TSMC is reported to have begun production for the processor for the next iPhone, believed to be called the A15.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Chip shortage, hoarding forcing record wait times for technology suppliers

A combination of the worldwide chip shortage and hoarding by manufacturers is creating a "danger zone," as processor lead times slip to the highest level since 2017.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Five more TSMC chip plants planned in U.S. expansion

Apple chip partner TSMC is considering expanding its existing plans to open up a chip foundry in Arizona, with the Taiwanese firm apparently planning to open up to a further five more locations in the state.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

TSMC expects impact of global chip shortage to last 'a couple of years'

Apple Silicon processor manufacturer TSMC says the worldwide chip shortage will continue into 2022, and may take longer to fully abate.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

Apple chip partner TSMC to take part in White House semiconductor shortage summit

Apple chip partner TSMC is thought to be attending a White House virtual summit on Monday, to discuss with other tech executives and chip producers on how to fix the global semiconductor shortage.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

TSMC says plans to spend $100B on chip fabrication expansion over next 3 years

Amid a global computer chip supply drought, industry heavyweight and Apple partner TSMC on Thursday announced plans to invest heavily in expanding output capacity as rivals like Intel seek a larger piece of the pie.

AppleInsider Staff | 3 years ago

Intel wants to manufacture Apple Silicon

Intel will soon be cut out of Apple's processor supply chain as the tech giant moves to in-house silicon designs for Mac, but the chipmaker is looking to claw its way back in as a third-party manufacturer.

Mikey Campbell | 3 years ago

TSMC board approves $743M bond sale to build Arizona facility

Apple chip partner TSMC will issue bonds worth NT$21.1 billion (US$743 million), in a bid to fund efforts to expand its production, allowing it to make more chips like Apple Silicon.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Chip shortage impacting everybody but Apple, 2021 Galaxy Note in danger says Samsung

At an investor conference, Samsung Co-CEO Koh Dong-jin said that Samsung is streamlining its smartphone lineup, and a casualty of the ongoing chip supply pinch may be the 2021 Galaxy Note lineup.

Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Apple chip maker TSMC planning bond sale to fund Arizona expansion

Apple Silicon maker TSMC plans to raise over half a billion dollars in bonds as it attempts to expand its operations to Arizona while facing a worldwide chip shortage.