I wouldn’t blame you if you forgot PlayStation Stars existed. In fact, I would guess the majority of people out there have no idea what that even is, but PlayStation’s reward program deserves more attention than it’s getting.
15.04.2024 - 19:07 / wccftech.com / Omar Sohail / Out On
Apple currently leverages TSMC’s 3nm process for several of its chipsets, and the company may stick to this manufacturing process for a few iPhone generations. According to the latest report, the iPhone 17 will not be the first lineup to sport an A-series SoC fabricated on the ultra-advanced 2nm node. This will mean that the A19 Pro that is expected in 2025 will retain the 3nm lithography, but it will not be the same technology, as you will soon find out.
While TSMC is reportedly focused on increasing its 3nm wafer production to 100,000 units by the end of 2024, TrendForce states that the Taiwanese giant also wishes to expand its prospects for the 2nm process. As such, it is mentioned that the 2nm plant in Hsinchu’s Baoshan is proceeding steadily as expected, with another facility in Kaohsiung also gaining momentum. The first tool-in is expected by the end of the year, with the initial capacity of both plants said to be between 30,000 and 35,000 wafers.
The report mentions that by 2027, the combined capacity could reach 100,000 wafers. As for who will be TSMC’s first customer to obtain the initial 2nm chip batches, that will likely be Apple. Back in June 2023, we reported that trial production of the cutting-edge node had already started. However, the Cupertino firm will not utilize the technology this early, as the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are said to exclusively ship with the A18 Pro, Apple’s first 3nm SoC mass produced on TSMC’s second-generation ‘N3E’ process.
However, even next year, with the iPhone 17’s inception, the A19 Pro powering its innards could stick to a more advanced version of TSMC’s 3nm technology called ‘N3P.’ In 2026, when Apple unveils the iPhone 18 family, it may introduce its first 2nm silicon, but various factors will determine its materialization.
Apple has previously been reported to launch its first 2nm SoC by as early as 2026, but once again, it is too early to comment on the company’s plans for the future. As stated above, several reasons can derail its 2nm chipset progress, forcing it to stick with the older-generation 3nm technology. For now, treat this information with a pinch of salt, and we will get back to you with more updates.
News Source: TrendForce
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