TSMC, Apple’s main chip maker, has announced plans to produce advanced 1.6nm chips that may be used in Apple’s new chips as well.
TSMC has launched a series of “A16” process manufacturing technology. This new technology significantly increases the density and efficiency of logic chips. It will provide dramatic improvements for high-performance computing (HPC) and data center products.
In the past, Apple was one of the first companies to that are adopting new cutting-edge chip manufacturing technologies, such as being the first to use TSMC’s 3nm node with the A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple is likely to follow suit with TSMC’s new node in chip design. Apple’s most advanced technology is prepared for use in the iPhone before coming to other product groups such as the iPad, Mac, and finally, it will come down to the Apple Watch and Apple TV.
Starting in 2026, TSMC’s A16 manufacturing technology will enable chip speeds of up to 8-10% and 15-20% lower power consumption compared to TSMC’s N2P process, along with improved density. of chips up to 1.10 times
TSMC is also preparing to produce 2nm and 1.4nm chips for use in future Apple chips. The 2nm “N2” node will begin production testing in late 2024 and will reach full production in late 2025. yes
The A18 chip that will be used in the iPhone 16 series will use the N3E production process, while the A19 chip is expected to be a 2nm chip and will be launched in 2025, followed by a 1.6nm chip according to the plan in this news.
Source: TSMC, MacRumors
