According to the Taipei Times, Guo Zhihui, "Minister of Economic" in Taiwan, said that although TSMC can build advanced wafer fabry factories in the United States, Europe, and Japan, it cannot make its most advanced technology technologyMoles to overseas production facilities because they are protected by regulations in Taiwan.In other words, TSMC cannot use its N2 (2NM) manufacturing technology to manufacture chips in the United States, and these production nodes are its latest nodes.
"Because there are relevant regulations in Taiwan to protect their technology, TSMC cannot currently produce 2nm chips overseas," Guo said at a meeting at the Taipei Economic Council, reported that the Taipei Times reported."Although TSMC plans to produce a 2NM chip in foreign countries, its core technology will stay in Taiwan."
The manufacturer uses only the previous generation manufacturing process to manufacture chips in its overseas factories, thereby retaining the most advanced technology in Taiwan.
Maybe, this minister is a bit too cautious, because TSMCs 2 -nanometer production capacity production facilities in the United States will take many years to build.However, the information he conveyed is very clear: Taiwan hopes that TSMC will leave its leading craftsmanship in Taiwan.Although there is no direct explanation, these regulations are designed to ensure that Taiwan, especially TSMC, is still the worlds leading chip designers key business centers. These designers need to lead craftsmanship and technology, and these designers are exactly the United States.
TSMC will start large quantities of chips of N4 and N5 manufacturing technology (4 nanometer and 5 nanometers) in its FAB 21 in Aizona in 2025.The companys first N3 and facilities that may support N2 -FAB 21 Phase I will be launched in 2028. At that time, TSMC will produce chips on the companys A16, A14 and more fine nodes on the company in Taiwan.Essence
However, the United States does not have to worry.In a forum in Hsinchu, Hou Weiwei, the chairman of the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA) and senior vice president of TSMC, is guaranteed that long -term cooperation between Taiwan and the United States will not be interrupted by political changes.Although some adjustments may be required, the core partnership has remained stable and lasting, just like decades.
When talking about Trumps topic that the United States may increase tariffs during the campaign, Hou pointed out that TSIA has not received official notice.However, he urged Taiwan to invest more resources for research and development and strengthen its supply chain expertise to ensure its leadership in the global semiconductor market.
Hou also pointed out that Taiwans professional knowledge in semiconductor equipment and materials is very important, and these areas are currently dominated by foreign companies.The industry and the government are trying to attract foreign partners to establish design and material centers in Taiwan, thereby strengthening its semiconductor ecosystem, which is another way to enhance Taiwans importance in the global microelectronics supply chain.
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