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TSMC
The world's leading chip foundry, fabricating Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD chips.
Also known as:
Taiwan Semiconductor
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) builds chips for Apple, Qualcomm, AMD, NVIDIA and others. Its 3 nm node powers current flagships and Apple's A/M-series chips; Samsung Foundry is the alternative for some Exynos/Snapdragon variants.
See Manufacturing: TSMC. The foundry choice influences efficiency, thermals, and yield.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TSMC?
The world's leading chip foundry, fabricating Apple, Qualcomm, and AMD chips.
What terms are related to TSMC?
Related Performance terms include Lithography, Nanometer.