TSMC, Apple and Arizona

TSMC's Arizona chip plant nears Apple approval, but will never rival Taiwan
After four years of planning, TSMC is now finally going to make older iPhone processors in the US, but it's not and never will be a true return to American manufacturing.
Apple will soon receive ‘made in America’ chips from TSMC's Arizona fab — company in final stages of quality verification
Apple is already testing the initial batch of processors produced for its devices by TSMC Arizona, reports Nikkei Asia. To begin with, the tests intend to compare the Arizona output to see if the quality is similar to chips produced in TSMC’s cutting-edge fabs in Taiwan.
Apple will soon receive ‘made in America’ chips from TSMC Arizona
Apple is already testing the initial batch of processors produced for its devices by TSMC Arizona, reports Nikkei Asia. To begin with, the tests intend to compare the Arizona output to see if the quality is similar to chips produced in TSMC’s cutting-edge fabs in Taiwan.
TSMC begins producing 4-nanometer chips in Arizona, Raimondo says
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co has begun producing advanced four-nanometer chips for U.S. customers in Arizona, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Reuters, a milestone in the Biden administration's semiconductor efforts.
Taiwanese government lifts foreign chip making restrictions as TSMC begins production of 4nm chips in Arizona
The Taiwanese government has lifted restrictions that limited domestic chip manufacturers such as TSMC from producing 2nm chips in foreign fabs. According to a report from Taipei Times, the minister of economic affairs J.W. Kuo told reporters in Taiwan that “those were old rules” and “times have changed.”
TSMC's Arizona plant starts making a second Apple chip
TSMC's chip foundry in Arizona is not just making one Apple chip, as a second Apple design is reportedly now in production at the facility.
TSMC Almost Ready to Produce Apple’s First ‘Made in America’ Chips
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) first announced its plans to build an “advanced semiconductor manufacturing fabrication” facility in Arizona in early 2020, committing to a $12 billion investment in Phoenix that it later increased to a staggering $40 billion when it committed to a second facility in the state.
Apple's 'Made in America' Chips: TSMC Arizona Fab Set to Launch Q1 2025
The Arizona fab is a key move to strengthen U.S. semiconductor supply chains as competition in the industry heats up globally. The Arizona facility has led the transition, but other tech giants, such as AMD ( AMD,
TSMC's Arizona Fab 21 is already making 4nm chips
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TSMC Arizona's A16 processors may be in Apple devices soon
After four years of planning, TSMC is now finally going to make older iPhone processors in the US, but it's not and never will be a true return to American manufacturing.
Taiwan is finally allowing TSMC to build leading 2nm chips outside the country
This marks a significant shift from past policies designed to safeguard Taiwan's leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.
TSMC fourth-quarter profit seen jumping 58% on strong AI chip demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co , the main global producer of advanced chips used in artificial intelligence ...
TSMC: A Growth Story That's Still Undervalued
TSMC's strong Q4 results and projected revenue growth in 2025 due to AI hardware demand suggest undervalued growth potential.