How TSMC beat Intel to be Apple's main chip foundry
TSMC and Apple's partnership hasn't always been certain, with a new interview detailing how the company fended off an attempt by Intel to become Apple's chip foundry partner in 2011.
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TSMC's N2 process has a major advantage over Intel's 18A: SRAM density
Given how SRAM-intensive modern designs are, SRAM cell size and density are major characteristics of new fabrication technologies. Apparently, the SRAM density of Intel's 18A manufacturing process ...
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Apple, Intel likely to be first customers for TSMC's 2nm node
Intel, Samsung, and TSMC have been competing for years to shrink their chip nodes and raise transistor density, for faster and more efficient chips. As well as N2, Samsung and Intel plan to launch ...
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Intel Launches ‘World’s First Systems Foundry’ With Expanded Road Map To Take On TSMC, Samsung
Intel has marked the official launch of its contract chip manufacturing business to compete against Asian foundry giants TSMC and Samsung ... a focus on high core density that is code-named ...
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5/3nm Wars Begin
Several foundries are ramping up their new 5nm processes in the market, but now customers must decide whether to design their next chips around the current transistor ... differs from TSMC to Samsung ...
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Apple's 3nm TSMC wafer costs soar to $18,000, more than tripling since the 28nm A7 chip
A recent analysis sheds light on the increasing wafer prices and the diminishing transistor density gains Apple faces. Let's rewind to 2013 and the A7, Apple's first 64-bit chip built on TSMC's ...
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Biden's chip strategy highlights TSMC over Intel as his term approaches its end
Under CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel has made strides to catch up with TSMC and Samsung. Gelsinger's 2021 ... which has improved performance and density at its Oregon facility. Intel's recent progress ...