This is a clear reminder of how important the semiconductor ecosystem is and how closely TSMC works with customers. The TSMC Symposium started 30 years ago and I have been a part of it ever since. This event is attended by TSMC’s top customers and partners and is the #1 semiconductor networking event of the year, absolutely.… Read More
TSMC Formally Sues Ex-SVP Over Alleged Transfer of Trade Secrets to Intel
The big semiconductor news this week is the legal action TSMC is taking against former Senior Vice President Wei-Jen Lo. This looks to be a serious game of 3D chess between CC Wei and Lip-Bu Tan so it is worth a look. I got this notice in my inbox early Tuesday morning:
Immediately following, there was an interesting discussion on SemiWiki… Read More
TSMC Kumamoto: Pioneering Japan’s Semiconductor Revival
In the lush landscapes of Kumamoto Prefecture, on Japan’s Kyushu Island, TSMC is etching a new chapter in global chip production. The TSMC Kumamoto facility, operationalized through its wholly-owned subsidiary Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), represents the Taiwanese giant’s bold foray… Read More
AI-Driven DRC Productivity Optimization: Revolutionizing Semiconductor Design
The semiconductor industry is undergoing a transformative shift with the integration of AI into DRC workflows, as showcased in the Siemens EDA presentation at the 2025 TSMC OIP. Titled “AI-Driven DRC Productivity Optimization,” this initiative, led by Siemens EDA’s David Abercrombie alongside AMD’s… Read More
Exploring TSMC’s OIP Ecosystem Benefits
Now that the dust has settled let’s talk more about TSMC’s Open Innovation Platform. Launched in 2008, OIP represents a groundbreaking collaborative model in the semiconductor industry. Unlike IDMs that controlled the entire supply chain, OIP fosters an “open horizontal” ecosystem uniting TSMC… Read More
Breaking the Thermal Wall: TSMC Demonstrates Direct-to-Silicon Liquid Cooling on CoWoS®
In a landmark presentation at the 2025 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), TSMC unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in thermal management: Direct-to-Silicon Liquid Cooling integrated directly onto its CoWoS® platform. This innovation, detailed in the paper “Direct-to-Silicon Liquid… Read More
Teradyne and TSMC: Pioneering the Future of Semiconductor Testing Through the 2025 OIP Partner of the Year Award
In a significant milestone for the semiconductor industry, Teradyne was honored as the 2025 TSMC Open Innovation Platform® Partner of the Year for TSMC 3DFabric® Testing. This award, announced on September 25, 2025, underscores the deep collaboration between Teradyne, a leader in automated test equipment and robotics, and… Read More
Sofics’ ESD Innovations Power AI and Radiation-Hardened Breakthroughs on TSMC Platforms
In the fast-evolving semiconductor landscape, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is pivotal for ensuring chip reliability amid shrinking nodes and extreme applications. Sofics, a Belgian IP provider specializing in ESD solutions for ICs, has cemented its leadership through strategic collaborations showcased … Read More
Synopsys and TSMC Unite to Power the Future of AI and Multi-Die Innovation
In a rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape, where AI demands unprecedented computational power and efficiency, Synopsys has deepened its partnership with TSMC to pioneer advancements in AI-driven designs and multi-die systems. Announced during the TSMC OIP Ecosystem Summit last week, this collaboration leverages … Read More
Revolutionizing AI Infrastructure: Alchip and Ayar Labs’ Co-Packaged Optics Breakthrough at TSMC OIP 2025
In the relentless race to power next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) systems, data connectivity has emerged as the critical bottleneck. As AI models balloon in size—from billions to trillions of parameters—compute resources alone are insufficient. According to Ayar Labs, approximately 70% of AI compute time is … Read More

