Intel Demands More Than $10 Billion Under CHIPS Act From The Biden Administration
Intel has reportedly demanded further subsidies from the Biden administration under the CHIPS Act as the firm ramps up developments in setting facilities in the US.
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Apple Reported To Be TSMC’s Biggest Customer For 2024, With 3nm Chip Orders Said To Exceed 50 Percent Compared To Last Year
TSMC has prepared its enhanced 3nm node for multiple partners this year, a couple of whom are Apple’s competitors, but the semiconductor giant will receive the biggest revenue push from the latter, with a new report talking about a 50 percent boost in orders. This is likely because several SoCs from Apple this year will be mass produced on the cutting-edge manufacturing process.
Gigabyte Making Important Fix to GeForce RTX GPUs
Gigabyte is making an important fix to the design of its GeForce RTX 4080 and 4090 series GPUs after various reports of cracked PCBs were spread online. PC gamers wanting to buy a high-end Gigabyte GeForce RTX GPU should be on the lookout for a new label on the packaging to ensure the GPU features an updated PCB design.
Qualcomm Has Reportedly Requested Samsung, TSMC, For 2nm Chip Samples As It Aims To Adopt A Dual-Sourcing Strategy For Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will exclusively be mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, but its successor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, might switch to a dual-foundry approach as Qualcomm reportedly looks to secure orders from both Samsung and its Taiwanese semiconductor rival. The San Diego chipset maker has apparently requested both companies to provide 2nm samples, which can be evaluated further.
TSMC’s Secret Deal For Advanced A.I. Chips Revealed
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TSMC Reportedly Increasing 3nm Wafer Production To 100,000 Monthly Units As It Is Receiving A Flood Of Orders From Clients, Including Apple
In 2023, TSMC only had one 3nm customer, which was Apple, but as it takes on more clients this year, it needs to address its production capabilities to cater to additional orders. According to one report, the Taiwanese giant intends to increase production to 100,000 monthly wafers in 2024 while also focusing on increasing yields by 3nm.
Intel To Utilize TSMC’s 2nm Process In Next-Gen “Nova Lake” CPUs, Apple a Primary Client As Well
TSMC's 2nm process has attracted significant client interest, with the likes of Apple and Intel lining up to secure the initial production batch amid huge demand.
Intel Eyes TSMC’s Chipmaking Crown As It Shares Big News For Advanced Technologies
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