According to prior rumours, Apple intends to use TSMC’s newest and most sophisticated 3-nanometer chipmaking technology for future products. According to the Financial Times, Apple’s A17 mobile CPU, which is presently being developed for its 2023 iPhone range, will be mass manufactured utilising the new technology. It’s unclear if Apple wants to utilise the Arizona plant just for older and less advanced chips, or whether TSMC intends to upgrade the facility. TSMC is already considering developing a second factory close to its $12 billion facility in Arizona, although it has not made a final decision, according to Bloomberg.
