Dr. Y.J. Mii on TSMC Technology Leadership in 2026

Dr. Y.J. Mii on TSMC Technology Leadership in 2026
by Daniel Nenni on 04-30-2026 at 8:00 am

Y.J. Mii Executive Vice President and Co Chief Operating Officer, TSMC (1)

Dr. Y.J. Mii joined TSMC in 1994 as a manager at Fab 3 before moving into the company’s research and development organization in 2001. He was appointed Vice President of R&D in 2011 and later advanced to Senior Vice President in November 2016.

Over more than 20 years at TSMC, Dr. Mii has played a central role in advancing and manufacturing… Read More


Dr. Cliff Hou and the TSMC N2 Process Technology

Dr. Cliff Hou and the TSMC N2 Process Technology
by Daniel Nenni on 04-28-2026 at 8:00 am

Cliff Hou, Senior Vice President and Deputy Co COO, TSMC

Before assuming his current position, Dr. Hou held several key leadership roles. He served as Vice President of Design and Technology Platform from 2011 to 2018, and later as Vice President of Technology Development starting in August 2018. Earlier in his career, from 1997 to 2007, he established TSMC’s technology design kit

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Carbon in the Age of AI Chips: What the Semiconductor Industry Needs to Know This Earth Day

Carbon in the Age of AI Chips: What the Semiconductor Industry Needs to Know This Earth Day
by Admin on 04-23-2026 at 6:00 am

Carbon in the Age of AI Chips

Stephen Russell: Senior Technical Fellow, TechInsights

Every April, Earth Day prompts a flurry of corporate sustainability pledges and green-tinted press releases. But for the semiconductor industry in 2026, the conversation has moved well past pledges. Carbon accountability is now a procurement requirement, a regulatory… Read More


TSMC Technology Symposium 2026 Overview

TSMC Technology Symposium 2026 Overview
by Daniel Nenni on 04-22-2026 at 12:00 pm

Semiconductor Revenue $1T Accelleration

Yes, it is that time of year again, the 2026 TSMC Technology Symposium kick-off event in Silicon Valley. TSMC has never been in a better position to forecast the future of semiconductor technology and the industry itself. TSMC closely collaborates with the top semiconductor companies around the world and the top players in the … Read More


TSMC to Elon Musk: There are no Shortcuts in Building Fabs!

TSMC to Elon Musk: There are no Shortcuts in Building Fabs!
by Daniel Nenni on 04-17-2026 at 10:00 am

Elon Musk Terafab 2026

The opening of the TSMC 2026 earning call series brought no surprises. CC Wei has done more than 30 such calls since taking the CEO position in 2018 and he never fails to disappoint. Once again, CC Wei reported numbers above guidance driven by strong demand and flawless execution. This illustrates the benefit of TSMC’s close collaborations… Read More


Global 2nm Supply Crunch: TSMC Leads as Intel 18A, Samsung, and Rapidus Race to Compete

Global 2nm Supply Crunch: TSMC Leads as Intel 18A, Samsung, and Rapidus Race to Compete
by Daniel Nenni on 03-06-2026 at 6:00 am

TSMC 2NM Intel 18A Samsung 2nm Rapidus 2nm

The semiconductor industry is in the midst of a structural supply challenge that’s tightly coupled to exploding demand for advanced chips, especially those used in AI, HPC, and next-generation mobile and consumer devices. At the center of this vortex is the 2nm class of manufacturing technology, representing one of the most … Read More


TSMC’s Push for Energy-Efficient AI: Innovations in Logic and Packaging

TSMC’s Push for Energy-Efficient AI: Innovations in Logic and Packaging
by Daniel Nenni on 09-25-2025 at 8:00 am

TSMC OIP 2025

In his keynote at the TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forum Dr. LC Lu, TSMC Senior Fellow and Vice President, Research & Development / Design & Technology Platform, highlighted the exponential rise in power demand driven by AI proliferation. AI is embedding itself everywhere, from hyperscale data centers to edge devices, fueling… Read More


Future Horizons Industry Update Webinar IFS 2025

Future Horizons Industry Update Webinar IFS 2025
by Daniel Nenni on 09-16-2025 at 2:00 pm

Four Horsemen of the Semiconductor Apocolypse 2025

The Future Horizons Industry Update Webinar, presented today by Malcolm Penn, provides a comprehensive analysis of the semiconductor industry’s current state and future trajectory. Founded in 1989, Future Horizons leverages over 300 man-years of experience, emphasizing impartial insights from facts (e.g., IMF … Read More


TSMC 2025 Update: Riding the AI Wave Amid Global Expansion

TSMC 2025 Update: Riding the AI Wave Amid Global Expansion
by Daniel Nenni on 09-05-2025 at 6:00 am

CC Wei Donold Trump Handshake

Welcome to the second half of a very exciting year in semiconductors. While Intel and Samsung Foundry have made quite a few headlines, TSMC continues to execute flawlessly at 3nm and 2nm. With the TSMC OIP Ecosystem Forums starting later this month let’s take a look at how we got to where we are today.

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Alchip Launches 2nm Design Platform for HPC and AI ASICs, Eyes TSMC N2 and A16 Roadmap

Alchip Launches 2nm Design Platform for HPC and AI ASICs, Eyes TSMC N2 and A16 Roadmap
by Daniel Nenni on 07-22-2025 at 6:10 am

Alchip TSMC N2 announcement SemiWiki

Alchip Technologies, a global leader in high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure ASICs, has officially launched its 2nm Design Platform, marking a major advancement in custom silicon design. The company has already received its first 2nm wafers and is collaborating with customers on the development of high-performance… Read More