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Thursday 11 May 2023
Nvidia places additional orders requiring TSMC CoWoS
Nvidia has placed additional orders for AI chips that require TSMC's CoWoS (chip on wafer on substrate) packaging, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 10 May 2023
TSMC increases quarterly dividend
TSMC decided to raise its quarterly dividend to NT$3 (US$0.10) a share, up from NT$2.75 that had been in place since 2021.
Tuesday 9 May 2023
3D chip stacking tech competition intensifying
TSMC has recently announced SoIC-P, microbump versions of its System on Integrated Chips (SoIC) solutions providing a cost-effective way for 3D chip stacking.
Tuesday 9 May 2023
TSMC reportedly mulls raising quotes for specific processes
TSMC reportedly is looking to raise pricing for specific orders and processes in the second half of this year or in 2024 in order to maintain stability and profitability, according...
Monday 8 May 2023
Is it wishful thinking for Samsung to outpace Nvidia in AI server processors?
For the first time ever, Samsung Electronics recently has bluntly publicized that its own AI server processors will surpass Nvidia's, but industry observers said regarding its major...
Monday 8 May 2023
Taiwanese semiconductors receive global attention as automakers' perception changes
Driven by the electrification of automotive electronics, the semiconductor demand for single vehicles has greatly increased. The shortage of critical car-grade chips, which has been...
Friday 5 May 2023
TSMC growing presence in EV sector
TSMC, with the support of its ecosystem partners, is striving to strengthen its position in the rapidly expanding market for electric vehicles (EV), according to industry sources.
Thursday 4 May 2023
iPhone component suppliers see disappointing 1H23
Camera module and other component suppliers for Apple's iPhones are bracing for the off-season which will be even weaker in the first half of 2023, according to industry sources.
Wednesday 3 May 2023
Costly sub-3nm investments challenging TSMC, others
The high cost of manufacturing processes smaller than 3nm and related investments is posing a challenge to TSMC and its Korean and US peers, who are attempting to maintain adequate...
Tuesday 2 May 2023
Ansys multiphysics solutions certified for TSMC's N2 process
Ansys and TSMC continue their long-standing technology collaboration to announce the certification of Ansys' power integrity software for TSMC's N2 process technology.
Tuesday 2 May 2023
TSMC overseas foundry quotes to be 10-30% higher than in Taiwan
TSMC has begun to formulate pricing strategies for its new overseas wafer fabs. Quotes for advanced chips to be fabricated by its plant in Arizona are estimated to be 20-30% higher...
Friday 28 April 2023
TSMC sees major fabless clients defer 3nm chip rollouts
TSMC has obtained 3nm chip order commitments from vendors including AMD, MediaTek, Nvidia, and Qualcomm, which are all looking to defer the delivery of their 3nm generation devices,...
Thursday 27 April 2023
TSMC talks about enhanced N3E and other 3nm variants
At its 2023 North America Technology Symposium, TSMC showcased progress in its 2nm technology and new 3nm process variants, including an improved N3E.
Thursday 27 April 2023
TI sees market uncertainties for all applications except automotive
Leading analog IC vendor Texas Instruments (TI) has seen its overall financial results for first-quarter 2023 meet its original financial guidance, but its observation is that macro...
Thursday 27 April 2023
Honda aims to make over 2 million EVs annually, tapping TSMC for stable chip supply
Honda Motor plans to grow EV market share in North America, China, and Japan with a goal of making more than 2 million vehicles annually by 2030. It has secured collaboration with...