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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 64758, member: 636"] TSMC is advancing toward the Angstrom era, preparing to produce A16 and A14 in Taiwan. At the Kaohsiung campus, five fabs will handle 2-nanometer and 1.6-nanometer output, while a sixth targets the 1.4-nanometer node set for mass production by 2028. The venture commands investment above NT$1.5 trillion. Executives aim to keep the firm ahead of rivals despite geopolitical risk. In the United States, TSMC expects 2-nanometer output in Arizona in the second half of 2026, nearly a year ahead of its prior schedule. Plans call for A16 capacity later, although plumbing and electrical work remain hurdles to overcome. Observers note Intel’s 14A process also eyes 2028 mass production, signaling tight competition near the decade’s close. Analysts say TSMC’s cadence remains unmatched. [/QUOTE]