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 allocates $20 billion to Arizona expansion

By Anton Shilov Published

Despite challenges, TSMC is optimistic about Fab 21.

Semiconductors
Micron
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.

Semiconductors
TSMC
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.

Semiconductors
TSMC
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.

Semiconductors
TSMC
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.

Semiconductors
A Panther Lake client SoC
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.

CPUs
Nvidia and TSMC are celebrating the first Blackwell wafer fabbed in the USA.
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

Semiconductors
TSMC
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.

Tech Industry
TSMC
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.

Semiconductors
TSMC
Chipmaking giant TSMC hit with class-action lawsuit in the U.S. for bias, racism, and unsafe conditions — over 30 plaintiffs have accused the company of illegal practices at Arizona fab

By Anton Shilov Published

Problems continue.

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