Japan wants back into the chip race, is betting big on a 2nm comeback
A 2nm fab in Hokkaido sounds great on paper, execution is the hard part
TSMC is hiking prices on its most advanced manufacturing nodes
Big Tech won't feel it too much as higher costs always trickle down to the end user
Silicon Valley startup bets on x-ray lithography to transform semiconductors
Substrate unveils plan to rival industry giants with $100 million in fresh backing
TSMC produces first Nvidia Blackwell GPU in the US, but it still has to fly to Taiwan for packaging
Advanced CoWoS packaging for GPU dies and HBM3E stacks remains Taiwan-only
TSMC just gave us a peek inside its ultra-advanced Fab 21 chip factory in Arizona
Robotic pods working in harmony with ASML's Twinscan NXE is a thing of beauty
TSMC pushes 2 nm manufacturing ahead of schedule, fast-tracks Arizona buildout
Something to look forward to: TSMC is moving faster than expected to bring its most advanced chip technology to market. The company confirmed that its N2 process node will enter volume production before the end of 2025, as it accelerates both its domestic rollout in Taiwan and a parallel push to deploy the same technology at its Arizona site.
After years in the lab, SOT-MRAM might finally be ready for the real world
A tungsten breakthrough could finally make next-gen memory a reality
Why it matters: A team of researchers spanning Taiwan and the United States have combined materials science, device engineering, and process compatibility to address one of the most stubborn challenges in magnetic memory development. With the β-phase tungsten puzzle solved, the research presents a credible path toward mass-produced SOT-MRAM – a technology that until now had remained just beyond reach.
Taiwan says China's latest rare earth export controls won't hurt its chip industry
Some industries are still expected to suffer despite Taiwan's reassurance
AMD taps TSMC's 2nm node to challenge Nvidia in next-gen AI compute
2nm leap with MI450 chip could reshape competition
TSMC slashes EUV power use nearly in half: without hurting yields
Efficiency push means to save 190 million kWh by 2030
Intel in talks to produce AMD chips in its factories
AMD is weighing the move amid US push for domestic chips
No to the US: Taiwan rules out relocating half of its chip production to America
Formosa authorities reject Washington's offer
TSMC quashes rumors of Intel joint venture talks amid pressure on US chipmaker
TSMC moves to dismiss speculation on Intel investment
TSMC reports progress on A14 node with 15% performance boost and 30% power reduction
With yields tracking ahead of projections, TSMC is targeting 2028 production for the new process
MediaTek challenges Qualcomm with new Dimensity 9500 3nm flagship chip
New 3nm processor boosts AI, imaging, and power management for next-gen smartphones
Apple, Nvidia, Intel among 15 early customers for TSMC's 2nm process – despite huge price hike
How much of the extra cost will reach consumers?
In a nutshell: TSMC's 2nm manufacturing process is in development, and the world's largest semiconductor manufacturer is said to have secured orders from around 15 customers for N2. But companies such as Apple and Nvidia could pay up to 66% more for the generational improvements – a price hike that may be passed on to consumers.
Intel's 14A process promises big gains but at a higher price than 18A
Intel is moving ahead with high-NA EUV as TSMC waits on costs and complexity
Qualcomm sticks with TSMC and Samsung, says Intel "not an option today"
Qualcomm CEO cites gaps in Intel's chip production
TSMC to raise prices by up to 10% in 2026, citing US tariffs as a factor
N2 wafers already cost around $30,000
Apple secures half of TSMC's 2nm chip production for iPhone 18
2nm chips promise major gains in speed and efficiency
Nvidia turns to silicon photonics to supercharge next-gen AI clusters
Quantum-X and Spectrum-X photonics to replace pluggable optics for 2026 launch
Next-gen Nvidia Rubin prototypes begin testing with leap to chiplet design and HBM4 memory
Production runs begin for six new Nvidia Rubin chips at TSMC
Along with Intel, the US government is exploring taking equity stakes in TSMC, Micron, and Samsung through CHIPS Act
It would be the first investment by the US government in chip manufacturing firms
TSMC launches legal action against former employees for allegedly trying to leak 2nm trade secrets
Those involved could face 12 years behind bars
Intel's 14A chip process in jeopardy, while cutting jobs and pulling back global expansion
Lip-Bu Tan said he will only invest in the 14A process node after confirming strong demand from customers