TSMC Is Removing Chinese Chipmaking Tools From Its 2nm Production Lines To Avoid Any Restrictions On Its Supply Chain From The U.S.

A multitude of cutting-edge chips will leverage TSMC’s 2nm process next year, with the world’s biggest semiconductor manufacturer already having a headstart by reportedly taking orders for its wafers from the month of April . For years, the company has relied on Chinese chipmaking equipment to complete its ambitious goals, but with the U.S. administration breathing down its neck, a new report states that TSMC has little choice but to phase out these tools in favor of an alternative.

The initial plan for TSMC was to replace existing Chinese chipmaking tools for its 3nm process, but there were too many complexities involved for the move to make sense

Full-scale production of 2nm wafers is expected to kick off later this year at TSMC’s Hsinchu plant, followed by the facility located in Ka