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

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.

TSMC starts construction its 1.6nm and 2nm-capable U.S. fab: Fab 21 phase 3
By Anton Shilov published
TSMC breaks ground for its third Fab 21 module in the U.S., which will produce chips on A16 and N2 process technologies towards the end of the decade.

TSMC to build 30% of its 2nm and more advanced chips in the U.S., to speed up Fab 21 build out
By Anton Shilov published
TSMC plans to produce 30% of its 2nm and 1.6nm chips in Arizona as part of a its effort to transform its Fab 21 site into a major U.S. semiconductor hub.
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