A new report from Nikkei Asia reveals that TSMC’s Arizona-based semiconductor manufacturing plant is nearing the final stages of mass production. Apple is currently in the process of verifying the made-in-America TSMC chips, with mass production expected to begin later this quarter. Sources familiar with the situation have confirmed that Apple is conducting extensive testing on the unnamed A-series chips being produced at TSMC’s Arizona facility.
TSMC’s Arizona Plant: A Key Milestone
TSMC’s semiconductor manufacturing facility in Phoenix, Arizona, is set to produce older Apple chipsets such as the A16 Bionic, which is used in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, as well as the Apple S9 chip found in the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2 smartwatches. This marks a significant step forward in TSMC’s expansion efforts in the U.S.
U.S. Government Support Through CHIPS Act
TSMC has been the recipient of various U.S. government grants aimed at boosting domestic chip manufacturing. The most recent grant under the CHIPS and Science Act, valued at $6.6 billion, was finalized in November. This initiative is designed to bolster local chip production while creating job opportunities in the U.S.
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TSMC’s Future Roadmap
According to TSMC’s roadmap, the Arizona plant will be manufacturing 4nm chips this year, with plans to expand to 3nm chips in 2028 using the N2 and A16 nanosheet technologies. Additionally, TSMC is committed to constructing a third semiconductor factory in Arizona by 2030, which will be dedicated to producing 2nm chips.
With these advancements, TSMC is positioning itself as a key player in the growing U.S. semiconductor industry, strengthening its supply chain footprint while contributing to the country’s technological development.
