TSMC is fast expanding output for advanced manufacturing nodes. Its 7nm process has already seen output reach 130,000 wafers monthly, with production to be rising further by the end of the year. Apple is expected to continue to rely on TSMC to build the chips for its next-generation iPhone for 2021, but the iPhone ecosystem faces a major shakeup next year. For Google, it is developing its next-generation Chromebook in collaboration with its ODM partner, Compal Electronics.
TSMC 7nm process output to top 140,000 wafers monthly: TSMC has already scaled up its 7nm process output to 130,000 wafers monthly ahead of schedule, with the monthly production set to climb further to 140,000 units at the end of this year, according to industry sources.
Apple iPhone supply chain poised for major shakeup in 2021: Firms currently in the iPhone supply chain are believed to be experiencing strong order pull-ins from Apple at the moment ahead of the launch of 5G iPhone line later this year. But the iPhone ecosystem faces a major shakeup in 2021 as Apple has stepped up efforts building a new supply chain in China for its smartphones, according to industry sources.
Google, Compal teaming up for new-gen Chromebook: Google is developing its next-generation Chromebook, codenamed Halvor, with Compal Electronics being the ODM partner, according to industry sources.
