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TSMC SVP Kevin Zhang opens up on process technology development & evolving demands: Interview
We had the opportunity to interview TSMC’s Kevin Zhang, the deputy co-COO and SVP at TSMC, to discuss the latest trends in the semiconductor industry and how they impact TSMC’s strategy moving forward. Since its founding in the 1980s, TSMC’s business strategy has been to meticulously fulfill the needs of its customers, transforming itself in…
TSMC mulls massive 1000W-class multi-chiplet processors with 40X the performance of standard models
You might often think of processors as being relatively small, but TSMC is developing a version of its CoWoS technology that will enable its partners to build multi-chiplet assemblies that will be 9.5-reticle sized (7,885 mm^2) and will rely on 120×150 mm substrates (18,000 mm^2), which is slightly larger than the size of a CD…
TSMC expands investments in the U.S. to $165 billion with new fabs and R&D center: A closer look
On Monday, TSMC announced plans to invest $100 billion in expanding its U.S. manufacturing capacity. The funds will go toward three additional fabs, two advanced packaging plants, and a major R&D facility. We spoke with the company to learn more about its plans and some additional details. The extra $100 billion investment adds to TSMC’s…