Apple is predicted to introduce 2 nm chips subsequent 12 months, proper in time for the iPhone 17 lineup. Newest stories revealed that they could be constructed by TSMC, however the Taiwanese chipmaker is having points with manufacturing.
Cupertino reserved all of TSMC’s 2nm capability, however because of the low yields of the brand new course of know-how, the SoC will likely be launched solely within the iPhone 17 Professional and iPhone 17 Professional Max.
Based on stories from Taiwan, the chip firm demoed the brand new product, however nonetheless wants the assistance of different suppliers to package deal the chip prepared for set up in smartphones.
Companions want to provide supplies, tools, silicon intelligence (IP), and electronics design automation (EDA) which has regularly advanced right into a scenario of “group battle” competitors, mentioned Chou Information Company.
The 2nm line is already put in on the Baoshan plant and can start trial manufacturing in Q3 2024, three months forward of schedule. TSMC is predicted to supply the N2 course of to Apple and Nvidia, which can assist the corporate keep forward of Samsung and Intel within the chipmaking market.
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