TSMC: The Hidden Giant of the Global Microchip Industry | Chip War | China vs USA | FD Finance
TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) is the world’s dominant independent semiconductor foundry, responsible for producing approximately 90% of the global output of the most advanced processor chips and holding a 58-64% share of the total contract chip fabrication market. Founded in 1987 by Morris Chang, TSMC pioneered the “pure-play foundry” model, allowing fabless companies like Apple, NVIDIA, and AMD to outsource manufacturing …