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 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.

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.

TSMC swats down claims it is delaying its Japan chipmaking plant to prioritize Arizona plants to avoid US tariffs
By Anton Shilov last updated
News Analysis No smoke without fire, or an unsubstantiated rumor?

Apple expects to source over 19 billion chips from U.S. factories this year
By Anton Shilov published
Apple plans to source over 19 billion chips from U.S. facilities in 2025 — including tens of millions from TSMC’s Arizona fab — while investing $500 billion to expand its American operations.
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