TSMC executive Kevin Zhang mentioned that the company's upcoming A16 chip manufacturing technology may not require ASML's next-gen "High NA EUV" machines, due to potential cost concerns and reliability considerations. While the technology could significantly shrink chip designs, its higher cost raises questions about economic viability. TSMC aims to strike a balance between economic and technical factors, with its A16 node set to follow the 2 nanometer production node in 2025.
TSMC executive Kevin Zhang mentioned that the company's upcoming A16 chip manufacturing technology may not require ASML's next-gen "High NA EUV" machines, due to potential cost concerns and reliability considerations. While the technology could significantly shrink chip designs, its higher cost raises questions about economic viability. TSMC aims to strike a balance between economic and technical factors, with its A16 node set to follow the 2 nanometer production node in 2025.