Apple in final stages of verifying TSMC's 'Made in USA' chips for lower-end iPhones+
It's being reported that Apple and TSMC have been working together to manufacture chips locally in the United States. TSMC has conducted various tests and it is also looking to expand its business with Apple in the region by picking up more chips. A new report now claims that TSMC will begin mass production of Apple's A-series of chips soon, which will mark a major milestone for the supplier as it has been expanding infrastructure outside of its hometown.
As mentioned, a new report from Nikkei Asia claims that TSMC will begin mass production of Apple's A-series of chips soon in the United States and the chips will potentially be used for older iPhone models or possibly newer hardware that does not require flagship performance. The report also claims that the test production of the chips at TSMC's plant near Phoenix has been completed and the supplier will move to the next phase.
Apple is also actively involved in the process and is in the final stages of verifying the quality and performance of the chips. The report claims that the commercially viable chips could enter mass production as soon as this quarter, and quality assurance is the only remaining process. Sources: Nikkei Asia, WWCF Tech.
TrendForce added that while the Arizona fabs currently feature 4nm, TSMC has pledged to bring more cutting-edge nodes to the U.S. market. TSMC’s second fab at the Arizona site, set to launch in 2028, will feature 3nm-class process technologies. By the end of the decade, TSMC plans to develop the third fab, which will manufacture chips using 2nm-class and 1.6nm-class nodes, by 2030.