TSMC Arizona
Taiwan's TSMC has transformed the semiconductor industry since it was founded in 1987. Today, the company manufactures 90% of the world's semiconductors. In 2022, TSMC served 532 customers and manufactured 12,698 products -- and now the company is expanding into the United States. TSMC is building a plant in Arizona. Here's everything you need to know.
Latest about TSMC Arizona

TSMC reportedly plans to build 12 fabs, four packaging facilities in Arizona
By Anton Shilov published
New rumor indicates that TSMC is looking forward to expand its presence in the U.S. to 12 fabs and four packaging facilities.

TSMC brings its most advanced chipmaking node to the US yet, to begin equipment installation for 3nm months ahead of schedule
By Anton Shilov published
Fab 21 phase 2 shell is complete, fab is on track for equipment move in in mid-2026 and for volume production in 2027.

TSMC could be inching closer to making 'all American' chips
By Anton Shilov published
TSMC may be accelerating its advanced packaging facility in Arizona to package the first processors as early as 2028, ahead of its partner Amkor.

TSMC confirms September power outage at Fab 21 in Arizona
By Anton Shilov published
A supplier power fault briefly stopped TSMC’s Fab 21 in Arizona and led to some wafer losses. But TSMC has learnt from the occurrence, says the company.

The Panther stalks: Intel’s Panther Lake CPUs set to take off in Oregon, company reveals, and cutting-edge 18A process is on track
By Anton Shilov published
18A is in the middle of the yield ramp curve.

Nvidia and TSMC produce the first Blackwell wafer made in the U.S.
By Anton Shilov published
But advanced packaging is still conducted in Taiwan

TSMC moves up 2nm production plans in Arizona
By Jowi Morales published
TSMC is ramping up its construction to unlock N2 production in Arizona, while also mentioning that it's purchasing another plot of land to expand the fab.

MediaTek reportedly mulling US chip production
By Anton Shilov published
MediaTek is in talks with TSMC to manufacture certain chips at its Arizona fab to satisfy U.S. customer demands and potentially avoid tariffs.
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