Semiconductor industry sources recently told the Taiwan-based Commercial Times that TSMC plans to charge over $30,000 for wafers built on its upcoming 2nm N2 process node. The.
The big picture: As TSMC and other semiconductor manufacturers prepare to transition toward bleeding-edge 2nm transistors, more reports regarding the Taiwanese giant’s plans have emerged. Although unconfirmed, claims of higher prices would align with prior analysis and the company’s trends from recent years.
Semiconductor industry sources recently told the Taiwan-based Commercial Times that TSMC plans to charge over $30,000 for wafers built on its upcoming 2nm N2 process node. The move would continue the price increases that have escalated for a decade.
The reason behind the hike is unsurprising. Manufacturing 2nm semiconductors is expected to be more complex and precise than the 3nm wafers that currently represent the cutting edge. The rising costs account for software, manpower, and increased reliance on expensive EUV lithography.
