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The demand for advanced process chips has surged, as AI servers and high-performance computing (HPC) applications transition to AI phones. Taiwanese media outlet Economic Daily News reported on Tuesday that Apple, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and AMD have almost booked TSMC’s 3nm process to full capacity, leading to a queue of customers extending to 2026.
Why it matters: The rapid evolution of AI technology across multiple sectors has driven a surge in demand for advanced process chips. Increasing orders from major clients is expected to further push TSMC to innovate and develop advanced manufacturing processes.
Details: Currently, TSMC’s 3nm lineup includes N3, N3E, N3P, N3X, and N3A, according to the Economic Daily News report.
Context:The total production value of the top ten semiconductor foundries in the first quarter reached $29.2 billion, a decrease of 4.3% compared to the previous quarter, according to market research firm TrendForce.
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Jessie Wu is a tech reporter based in Shanghai. She covers consumer electronics, semiconductor, and the gaming industry for TechNode. Connect with her via e-mail: [email protected]. More by Jessie Wu
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