by Li Jilin
TSMC, the world’s largest semiconductor foundry, will begin manufacturing in Arizona, USA, from 2021.Construction of a new factoryApple has announced that it will commission TSMC’s Arizona factory to manufacture semiconductors.StatementAt the Arizona plant, TSMC is developing a mobile SoC calledA16 Bionic“, a technology columnistTim CulpanHe reports.
Apple Mobile Processors Are Now Made in America. By TSMC
For many years, Apple has manufactured most of its products in factories in China, but in recent years, there has been a shift in trade between the US and China.trade frictionIn response to the growing concern over the Chinese market, Apple is moving away from China and is working to establish manufacturing bases outside of China.iPhone 15It has been reported that some of the products are manufactured in India.
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The US government also asked Taiwan-based TSMC to begin manufacturing chips in the US.RequireIn response to this, TSMC announced that it would begin construction of a new semiconductor manufacturing plant in Arizona in June 2021.
In addition, Apple CEO Tim Cook said in December 2022 that ‘Apple will become the largest customer of the TSMC factory being built in Arizona,’ revealing that Apple-designed chips will be produced at TSMC’s Arizona factory.
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According to Karpan, as of September 2024, TSMC’s Arizona factory will be manufacturing a small but significant number of Apple’s “A16 Bionic.” The A16 Bionic will be released in 2022.iPhone 14 Pro“or”iPhone 14 Pro Max“, “iPhone 15” to be released in 2023,iPhone 15 Plus” and is expected to be installed in the next iPhone SE, which is expected to be released in 2025.
TSMC plans to start manufacturing 4nm chips at its Arizona facility in the first half of 2025.TargetThe company said that the 5nm A16 Bionic production is part of the production goal. TSMC spokesperson Nina Kao said, “The Arizona project is progressing smoothly as planned.” Kao did not comment on the products manufactured at the Arizona plant.
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