Apple is predicted to introduce 2 nm chips subsequent yr, proper in time for the iPhone 17 lineup. Newest experiences revealed that they may 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 expertise, the SoC might be launched solely within the iPhone 17 Professional and iPhone 17 Professional Max.
In line with experiences from Taiwan, the chip firm demoed the brand new product, however nonetheless wants the assistance of different suppliers to bundle the chip prepared for set up in smartphones.
Companions want to produce supplies, gear, silicon intelligence (IP), and electronics design automation (EDA) which has progressively advanced right into a state of affairs of “group fight” 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 offer the N2 course of to Apple and Nvidia, which is able to assist the corporate keep forward of Samsung and Intel within the chipmaking market.
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