Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE:TSM) Company (NYSE: TSM) is the world’s leading dedicated semiconductor foundry, specializing in the manufacturing of advanced integrated circuits for a broad range of applications. Headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, TSMC offers a full spectrum of wafer fabrication processes, from mature nodes such as 28-nanometer to cutting-edge 3-nanometer and 2-nanometer technologies. The company’s services span logic, mixed-signal, radio frequency, and embedded memory technologies, enabling customers to develop solutions for smartphones, high-performance computing, automotive electronics, and Internet of Things devices.
Founded in 1987 by Dr. Morris Chang, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry model, separating manufacturing from chip design. This approach attracted leading fabless semiconductor companies worldwide, fostering an ecosystem of design innovation and scale. Over the years, TSMC has expanded its footprint beyond Taiwan to include advanced manufacturing facilities and research centers in the United States, Japan, Europe, and China. Strategic partnerships with equipment suppliers and research institutions help the company drive continuous process improvements and yield enhancements.
TSMC’s customer base includes many of the technology sector’s most prominent names, ranging from global chip designers to original equipment manufacturers. By producing wafers in high volumes and at advanced process nodes, TSMC enables device makers to accelerate product development cycles and achieve superior power efficiency and performance. The company also offers comprehensive design support services, including process design kits and specialized packaging solutions, helping customers optimize their chip architectures for production.
Under the leadership of CEO C.C. Wei and Chairman Mark Liu, TSMC remains focused on investing in next-generation process technologies, sustainable manufacturing practices, and capacity expansion. The company has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency across its fabs. Looking ahead, TSMC aims to maintain its technology leadership by scaling up R&D efforts in advanced lithography, advanced materials and heterogeneous integration, positioning itself at the forefront of the global semiconductor supply chain.
