TSMC's first Phoenix fab reaches output rates comparable to Taiwan facilities

Published Monday, October 26, 2026 · 6:55 AM EDT

TSMC's initial Phoenix chip factory has achieved output rates comparable to its facilities in Taiwan, the New York Times reported. Taiwanese engineers are teaching US workers at the plant, linking the reported production milestone to the transfer of manufacturing expertise.

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