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Taiwan ally Guatemala develops first nanometer chip using TSMC technology
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Fusion42 · 3 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Guatemala, an ally of Taiwan, has developed its first domestically designed nanometer chip through a university project using TSMC's 65-nanometer manufacturing process, aiming to build local semiconductor design and development expertise.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors.
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TSMC’s manufacturing partnership opens a clear production path for Guatemalan chip designers. If you build semiconductor tools or education programs, Guatemala just unveiled a fresh market for accessible chip design and local expertise.
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