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TSMC rumoured to fire up 1.4nm pilot production
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Fusion42 · 25 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
TSMC is reportedly starting pilot production of its 1.4nm A14 chip process ahead of its official schedule, targeting volume production in 2028, with strong interest from smartphone, HPC, and AI sectors. The new process offers improved performance, power efficiency, and chip density, and is part of TSMC's ongoing advanced manufacturing expansion in Taiwan.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Semiconductors, and 2 sources have reported it.
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TSMC is advancing its 1.4nm process pilot faster than planned, opening a window for chip startups to engage early in design optimisations for next-gen AI and HPC chips. You need to reassess your chip roadmap for compatibility and potential partnerships now.
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