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The global semiconductor industry is moving toward a historic milestone as chip fabrication processes continue to shrink. DigiTimes reports that TSMC, Apple’s largest chip manufacturing partner, plans to test sub-1nm technology in 2029, extending a technology race that has been underway for years.
In the near term, the market is expected to see 2nm chips later this year. Apple is expected to introduce the A20 and A20 Pro processors with the iPhone 18 generation.
On the development roadmap, TSMC is expected to mass-produce chips using the 1.4nm process, also referred to as A14, in 2028. The technology is expected to deliver up to 30% improvements in both performance and energy efficiency.
Looking further ahead to 2029, TSMC is expected to begin testing sub-1nm process chips with an initial output of about 5,000 wafers per month. To support this target, TSMC plans to use multiple manufacturing sites, including the Tainan A10 plant and plants P1 through P4.
The report suggests Apple may launch sub-1nm chips in the coming years, while TSMC is expected to start testing sub-1nm chips in 2029.
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