Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) founder Morris Chang confirmed that his company is developing a new $12 billion investment in a new plant in Phoenix, Arizona. The facility will focus on the production of 3nm chips and will be located in close proximity to the Pheonix Wafer Manufacturing Complex which currently builds 5nm chip designs. TSMC is expected to hold a “tool-in” ceremony for its new facility on December 6.
TSMC founder Morris Chang (Image: Reuters)
TSMC is already rumored to be supplying its 3nm chips based on the N3 process for next-generation Apple iPhone chipsets and Apple silicone SoCs for iPad and Mac computers. The list of potential customers should only grow with time.
The evolution of TSMC nodes
TSMC’s primary facilities are located at its Taiwan headquarters, although the company has expanded its U.S. efforts with facilities in Camas, Washington and Pheonix, Arizona, as well as engineering centers in Austin, Texas and San Jose, in California. Based on estimates, TSMC controlled up to 70% of all chipset shipments in Q1 2022.
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