Advances in 2nm Manufacturing
TSMC, the Taiwanese semiconductor giant, continues to make rapid progress in the production of its 2-nanometer (nm) process. According to recent reports, the company could reach a monthly production of 50,000 wafers by the end of 2025, with the potential to increase capacity to 80,000 wafers if its plants operate at full capacity.
Factory Expansion in Taiwan
To meet this ambitious goal, TSMC has been aggressively expanding its manufacturing infrastructure. Currently, the company has two key facilities in Taiwan:
- Baoshan (Hsinchu) Factory, which is already in testing phase with an estimated capacity of between 5,000 and 10,000 wafers per month.
- Kaohsiung Plant, which recently started pilot production and is expected to increase its volume in the coming months.
The combined capacity of these two facilities is estimated to reach 25,000 wafers monthly per plant, significantly boosting TSMC’s total 2nm production.
Production Projections and Competitiveness
TSMC’s expansion plan aims to consolidate its leadership in the semiconductor industry, especially at a time when competition with Samsung and other manufacturers remains intense. According to sources close to the company, if no supply chain issues arise, TSMC could achieve its goal of 80,000 wafers per month before the year ends.
High Demand and Technological Leadership
The increasing demand for 2nm chips is driven by interest in applications with high energy efficiency and performance, particularly in sectors such as:
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Data Centers
- Next-Generation Mobile Devices
Samsung, TSMC’s main competitor in advanced chip manufacturing, has not achieved the expected results in terms of performance and efficiency in its 2nm process, leaving TSMC with a significant competitive advantage in the global market.
Conclusion
If TSMC successfully maintains its projected pace of expansion, its leadership in the semiconductor industry could become even more solidified, surpassing its competitors and securing a dominant position in 2nm chip production. The evolution of production capacity in the coming months will be key in determining whether TSMC can reach its ambitious goal of 80,000 wafers per month sooner than expected.
via: UDN