TSMC Arizona Expands U.S. Chip Production for Apple and AMD

TSMC's Arizona facility now manufactures Apple Watch S9 and AMD Ryzen 9000 chips, marking growth in U.S.-based semiconductor production.

TSMC's Arizona plant is now producing Apple Watch's S9 chip alongside the A16 Bionic chip for iPhones, both using 4nm technology.
The facility has also started manufacturing AMD's Ryzen 9000 series processors, further diversifying its output.
Current production capacity is 10,000 wafers per month, with plans to double to 24,000 wafers by completing Phase 1B later this year despite equipment delays.
The Arizona fab represents TSMC's first major manufacturing site outside Taiwan, supported by incentives from the CHIPS and Science Act.
While local hiring has increased, TSMC continues to rely on experienced staff from Taiwan to address staffing challenges at the facility.