Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed today that Apple plans to buy chips from US-based TSMC factories that are being built in Arizona, reports CNBC.
Cook was in Arizona during the announcement of TSMC’s investment in the state, which was also attended by US President Joe Biden. “And now, thanks to the hard work of so many people, these chips can be proudly branded Made in America,” Cook said. “It’s an incredibly important moment.”
Today is just the beginning. Today, we combine the expertise of TSMC with the unparalleled ingenuity of American workers. We invest in a better and stronger future, we plant our seeds in the Arizona desert. And at Apple, we’re proud to help grow it.
TSMC manufactures all the chips used in iPhones, iPads, Macs and other Apple devices. Currently, the chips are made primarily in Taiwan, but TSMC is building two factories in Arizona as Apple seeks to move more manufacturing to the United States. TSMC plans to spend $40 billion, with the first plant to open in 2024 and the second in 2026.
One of TSMC’s factories in Arizona will produce 4-nanometer chips when it opens in 2024. TSMC will manufacture 20,000 wafers per month, and Apple will use about a third of the output. Going forward, TSMC will use the factory to manufacture even more advanced 3-nanometer chips for Apple.
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