TSMC discloses N2 defect density — lower than N3 at the same stage of development

TSMC claims N2 defect density is lower than N3 defect density two quarters before mass production starts, reveals N2 HVM time frame.

https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/tsmc-discloses-n2-defect-density-lower-than-n3-at-the-same-stage-of-development

Created 6d | Apr 25, 2025, 7:10:02 PM


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