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TSMC “still assessing” chipmaking facilities after 7.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan

Enlarge / TSMC’s headquarters, seen here, are in Hsinchu, Taiwan. reader comments 81 Chipmaking operations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) were briefly paused today following a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan, according to a company statement provided to Bloomberg and others. TSMC says that workers were evacuated as part of its earthquake safety protocols… Read More: TSMC “still assessing” chipmaking facilities after 7.4-magnitude quake hits Taiwan »

This 22-year-old builds chips in his parents’ garage

Enlarge / Sam Zeloof completed this homemade computer chip with 1,200 transistors, seen under a magnifying glass, in August 2021. reader comments 65 with 43 posters participating Share this story In August, chipmaker Intel revealed new details about its plan to build a “mega-fab” on US soil, a $100 billion factory where 10,000 workers will… Read More: This 22-year-old builds chips in his parents’ garage »