Taiwan Semiconductor's advanced A14 chip technology will be put into production in 2028
Taiwan Semiconductor plans to start production of the A14 chip manufacturing process in 2028 to maintain its leading position in the chip industry. This technology will surpass the existing 3-nanometer process and the upcoming 2-nanometer process. Taiwan Semiconductor also plans to launch the A16 process by the end of 2026 and expects capital expenditures of approximately $40 billion this year. Executives stated that semiconductor demand will continue to rise, with industry revenue expected to exceed $1 trillion by the end of this decade
According to Zhitong Finance APP, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM.US) plans to start production using the A14 manufacturing process in 2028, aiming to maintain its leading position in the chip industry. This technology will enable the world's largest chip manufacturer to surpass its current advanced 3-nanometer process and the upcoming 2-nanometer process set to launch later this year. Taiwan Semiconductor also plans to introduce an intermediate A16 process by the end of 2026.
Taiwan Semiconductor has maintained a steady pace of upgrades, which has firmly secured its position in the lucrative chip manufacturing business for Apple and Nvidia. The company expects its capital expenditure to be around $40 billion this year, and executives have stated that its long-term plans will continue to focus on capturing strong demand driven by artificial intelligence.
At a company event held in California on Wednesday, Taiwan Semiconductor executives announced new additions to its roadmap and detailed how it will help improve energy efficiency and performance. Kevin Zhang, the company's Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, stated the day before that he has observed a shift in the industry: smartphone component manufacturers were once the early adopters of new production technologies, but the booming artificial intelligence sector has led larger AI chip designers to adopt the latest innovative technologies more quickly.
Zhang stated that Taiwan Semiconductor still believes that overall demand for semiconductors will continue to rise, and by the end of this decade, the entire industry's revenue will "easily" exceed $1 trillion. Although the chip industry generally accepts this sales target, concerns among investors about an artificial intelligence bubble have intensified in recent weeks following the U.S. announcement of broad tariffs on AI products
