TSMC is nearing completion of a 3-nanometer process that could be used in Apple’s A series or Apple’s silicon chips to be produced in 2022, with a report doubling rumors that the chip foundry is preparing to begin the production of risk processors using the process in 2021.
As a member of the long-term supply chain that works with Apple to produce chips like the A12Z Bionic, TSMC has fueled the development and use of smaller-scale manufacturing processes. As it progresses from today’s 7 nanometers to lower levels, such as 5 nanometers, it always looks to go down to even lower scales, including making chips using a 3 nanometer process.
June rumors raised the idea that TSMC was slated to create chips using a 3nm process in 2022, and risky production is anticipated to take place in 2021. In a report by MyDrivers Citing a company official, the chip foundry will officially announce the timing of risky production in 2021 before the end of the year.
According to the company, the 3-nanometer process will provide quite a few benefits over previous processes, including the relatively recent 5-nanometer process. Compared to 5nm, 3nm will have 15% higher transistor density, boast 10% to 15% performance increase, and offer energy efficiency savings of 20% to 25%.
Apple tends to use the latest stable process that TSMC develops and refines in its chip designs. While the 3nm manufacturing process will almost certainly be used on an A-series chip for iPhone and iPad use, it remains to be seen whether it will also be used for another Apple-designed chip.
TSMC is currently believed to be used to produce Apple’s silicon chips, which will be used in new Mac models as Apple moves away from Intel processors in the next two years. Since Apple Silicon and A-series chips are ARM-based, as well as Apple’s relationship with the supply chain producer, it seems extremely likely that TSMC is producing the chips for Apple, though what processes are unknown. they would use for their creation. .
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