Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) said on May 15, 2020, that it plans to build and run an advanced chip plant in Arizona. The company said it had support from the federal government and the State of Arizona.
The plan
- The plant would use TSMC’s 5-nanometer process.
- Capacity was set at 20,000 wafers a month.
- TSMC expected more than 1,600 high-tech jobs directly, plus thousands of indirect jobs.
- Construction was planned to start in 2021, with production targeted for 2024.
- Total spending, including capital expenditure, was put at about $12 billion from 2021 to 2029.
TSMC said the project would let leading USA companies make cutting-edge chips inside the USA, close to a world-class foundry. The company also said USA investment policies would be crucial to the project’s success.
The Arizona plant would be TSMC’s second USA manufacturing site, after its fab in Camas, Washington. The company also runs design centers in Austin, Texas, and San Jose, California.
FAQ
Where would the plant be built?
Arizona.
How much would TSMC spend?
About $12 billion from 2021 to 2029.
When was production targeted?
2024, with construction starting in 2021.
Source & credit
Source: TSMC press release, May 15, 2020: “TSMC Announces Intention to Build and Operate an Advanced Semiconductor Fab in the United States”.
Also: CapitalWatch, May 15, 2020.