TSMC

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) is a Taiwanese multinational semiconductor contract manufacturer based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It is the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry and a leading provider of advanced process technologies for fabless semiconductor companies and integrated device manufacturers.

Founded in 1987 by Morris Chang, TSMC introduced the pure-play foundry model, separating fabrication services from chip design and enabling customers to outsource production. The company operates a global network of wafer fabrication facilities and research and development centers, with primary production in Taiwan and additional capacity in other regions as part of its international expansion.

Technology and capabilities: TSMC produces chips across a range of process nodes, including leading-edge processes used for high-volume consumer electronics and AI accelerators. It has produced commercially available processes at 7nm, 5nm, and 3nm class nodes, and continues development toward smaller nodes and advanced packaging technologies such as CoWoS and InFO.

Customers and market role: TSMC serves a broad base of customers, including major fabless designers such as Apple, Nvidia, AMD, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. It is a dominant supplier in the global foundry market, accounting for a substantial share of silicon production for contemporary electronics. The company has pursued geographic diversification, constructing facilities in the United States (Arizona) and other locations as part of a broader strategy to strengthen supply chain resilience.

Corporate structure: TSMC is publicly traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2330) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: TSM). It remains a central player in the global semiconductor industry, with ongoing investments in capacity, process development, and packaging technologies, along with navigating regulatory and geopolitical considerations that affect international chip manufacturing.