TSMC eyes 4 more Arizona chip plants
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC) said it plans to open an advanced chip packaging facility in Arizona by 2029, according to a Reuters report that cites company executives. This would broaden its U.S. manufacturing footprint and reduce the need to ...
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