AMD to Begin High-Performance Chip Production at TSMC Arizona in 2025
AMD is set to become a major client of TSMC's new Arizona facility, joining Apple in advancing U.S. semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.
- AMD plans to shift some of its high-performance chip production to TSMC's Arizona fab, utilizing the 5nm process node.
- The move marks AMD as the second major client for TSMC's Arizona facility, following Apple's production of A16 chips.
- TSMC's Arizona plant, known as Fab 21, has begun trial production and aims for full-scale manufacturing by 2025.
- The collaboration between TSMC and Amkor for advanced packaging in Arizona will enhance the U.S. AI chip supply chain.
- The U.S. government has invested significantly in TSMC's Arizona fab, supporting domestic semiconductor production.