Mass production of TSMC’s 2nm process is scheduled to start in the fourth quarter of 2025, and while it will take several years for this technology to mature, the semiconductor behemoth is already moving at a lightning pace towards the construction of a new facility that will manufacture 1.4nm wafers. Also known as A14, or Angstrom, the company is reportedly moving ahead of its original schedule in October and will break ground on a plant with an initial investment that could skyrocket to NT$1.5 trillion, or approximately $49 billion, as it looks to extend its lead in this cutting-edge race.
The ‘Fab 25’ will house four production facilities, with TSMC racing to commence trial production on the 1.4nm technology by the end of 2027
The report from Economic News Daily mentions that TSMC’s suppliers have already been informed of the manufacturer’s plans in case they need to expedite the equipment required to commence 1.4nm production. Additional details state that the construction of ‘Fab 25’ will happen at the Central Taiwan Science Park located near Taichung City. This facility will house four plants, with the first one to undergo trial production by the end of 2027.
Based on this schedule, TSMC could commence full-scale production by the second half of 2028, with the technology delivering a 15 percent improvement in performance, while also introducing 30 percent in power savings. The remaining three plants will also be focused on 1.4nm wafer production, with the report stating that TSMC has its sights set on an even more advanced lithography of 1nm, but the details do not mention when trial production will start for this manufacturing process.
While it will take a couple of years before TSMC begins trial production, its 1.4nm process is not going to be cheap for customers. If the $30,000 per wafer cost for its 2nm node was jaw-dropping, imagine clients having to fork over an estimated $45,000 per unit for the company’s A14 wafers. Once again, there will be plenty of time to discuss TSMC’s plans, but at a later time, so stay tuned for more updates.
News Source: Economic News Daily
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