Japan quake seen having limited impact on TSMC Q3 revenue

An earthquake in Kumamoto, Japan forced a temporary shutdown of TSMC's local plant (JASM), but the financial impact is expected to be minimal. An analyst estimates a one-week halt would cost US$14M in revenue, as weak demand for auto and smartphone chips means the fab is operating at less than 40% of its planned capacity.

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