TSMC Submits Permit for Fab 25 in Taichung to Produce A14 Chips by 2028
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has officially submitted a construction permit application for its new Fab 25 facility located in the Taichung Science Park. According to official filings and media reports, this advanced semiconductor fabrication plant is designated as a key production site for TSMC's next-generation A14 process technology, with mass production scheduled to commence in the second half of 2028. The A14 process utilizes TSMC’s NanoFlex Pro standard cell architecture, offering significant improvements over the current N2 process, including up to 15% faster performance at the same power level or 30% lower power consumption at identical speeds, alongside a logic density increase of over 20%. The project represents a substantial capital investment of approximately $49 billion. Upon reaching full operational capacity, the facility is expected to generate around 4,500 new jobs, reinforcing TSMC's leadership in advanced chip manufacturing and contributing significantly to the local economy and global semiconductor supply chain.
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TSMC Submits Permit for Fab 25 in Taichung to Produce A14 Chips by 2028
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has officially submitted a construction permit application for its new Fab 25 facility located in the Taichung Science Park. According to official filings and media reports, this advanced semiconductor fabrication plant is designated as a key production site for TSMC's next-generation A14 process technology, with mass production scheduled to commence in the second half of 2028. The A14 process utilizes TSMC’s NanoFlex Pro standard cell architecture, offering significant improvements over the current N2 process, including up to 15% faster performance at the same power level or 30% lower power consumption at identical speeds, alongside a logic density increase of over 20%. The project represents a substantial capital investment of approximately $49 billion. Upon reaching full operational capacity, the facility is expected to generate around 4,500 new jobs, reinforcing TSMC's leadership in advanced chip manufacturing and contributing significantly to the local economy and global semiconductor supply chain.
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