TSMC plans to skip next-gen chip tech for its A14 process. The company will stick with the current 0.33-NA EUV tools instead of moving to High-NA EUV systems. Kevin Zhang, a senior vice president at TSMC, made this announcement at a recent technology meeting. This decision means Intel Foundry might lead in advanced chip manufacturing methods. DRAM makers also pull ahead of TSMC with this technology.
The Taiwan chip giant usually leads innovation, but changed course this time. Production of A14 chips starts in 2028 without needing high-NA equipment. Zhang explained that they can maintain similar manufacturing complexity using existing methods. He stressed that keeping masks increases the low rate between generations remains important. This approach helps TSMC deliver cost-efficient solutions for customers.
The Taiwan chip giant usually leads innovation, but changed course this time. Production of A14 chips starts in 2028 without needing high-NA equipment. Zhang explained that they can maintain similar manufacturing complexity using existing methods. He stressed that keeping masks increases the low rate between generations remains important. This approach helps TSMC deliver cost-efficient solutions for customers.
