Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC has announced the launch of mass production of single-chip systems using the 7nm+ process technology. It is worth noting that the vendor for the first time produces chips using the hard ultraviolet (EUV) lithography method, thereby taking another step to compete with Intel and Samsung.
TSMC continues its partnership with China's Huawei by launching the new Kirin 985 single-chip systems that will form the basis of the Chinese tech giant's Mate 30 series smartphones. The same manufacturing process is used to make Apple's A13 chips, which are expected to be used in the 2019 iPhone.
In addition to the announcement of the start of mass production of new chips, TSMC spoke about its plans for the future. In particular, it became known about the launch of trial production of 5-nanometer products using EUV technology. If the manufacturer's plans are not violated, then mass production of 5-nanometer chips will be launched in the first quarter of next year, and they can appear on the market closer to mid-2020.
The company's new factory, located in the South Science and Technology Park in Taiwan, is receiving new installations regarding the production process. At the same time, another TSMC plant is starting work on preparing a 3nm process. There is also a 6nm transition process in development, which is likely to be an upgrade to the currently used 7nm technology.
Source: 3dnews.ru