TSMC to begin 3nm mass productionTAINAN FAB: The firm in an unusual move is to hold a ceremony to launch mass production, which analysts said seeks to affirm its continued presence in TaiwanStaff writer, with CNATaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC, 台積電) on Saturday said that it would hold a ceremony on Thursday to mark the beginning of mass production using its 3-nanometer process. It would also detail its plans for expanding 3-nanometer production at the facility in the coming years, TSMC said. It is unusual for TSMC to hold a ceremony to mark the beginning of commercial production of a new technology. The company is also developing a more sophisticated 2-nanometer process and plans to build a 2-nanometer fab in Hsinchu, with mass production scheduled to begin in 2025. Apple Inc and Intel Corp are expected to place orders for chips made with TSMC’s 3-nanometer process, analysts have said.

Source: Taipei Times December 25, 2022 20:01 UTC