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TSMC says it will remain a logic foundry after a report that it is exploring 3D DRAM for Nvidia
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Fusion42 · 7 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
TSMC denied reports that it is preparing to manufacture 3D DRAM memory chips for Nvidia, reiterating its focus on being a dedicated logic IC foundry. The industry acknowledges that 3D DRAM technology remains years from market viability, with major memory makers like Micron, Samsung, and SK hynix developing their own 3D DRAM programs.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 20 sources have reported it between 6 Nov 2026 and 8 Nov 2026.
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TSMC’s firm stance on staying a logic foundry signals no quick pivot to memory production, so you in chip design must rely on established DRAM makers for memory supply. Nvidia’s memory supply chain will stay tied to Samsung and others, not TSMC, keeping your choices clear this year.
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20 sources · first reported 6 Nov 2026 · latest 8 Nov 2026
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