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Taiwan ally Guatemala develops first nanometer chip using TSMC technology

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3 September 2026

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technology

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Semiconductors

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Guatemala

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Read at taiwannews.com.tw

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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.

◆ The Wire takeaway

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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1 source · 3 Sep 2026

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