Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world's leading dedicated independent semiconductor foundry, founded in 1987 by Morris Chang. The timeline traces its corporate journey from founding to present, highlighting technological breakthroughs, executive leadership, global expansions, and financial milestones.
Morris Chang founds Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) in Hsinchu, Taiwan, as the world's first dedicated semiconductor foundry. #semiconductor #foundry #Taiwan
TSMC begins construction of its first fabrication plant, Fab 1, in Hsinchu Science Park, marking the start of its manufacturing capabilities. #semiconductor #manufacturing
TSMC records its first revenue from foundry services, establishing its business model of manufacturing chips for fabless companies. #semiconductor #business
TSMC achieves its first profitable year, demonstrating the viability of the pure-play foundry model. #semiconductor #finance
TSMC lists on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) under ticker 2330, raising capital for expansion. #IPO #stockmarket
TSMC establishes its North American subsidiary in San Jose, California, to better serve U.S. clients like AMD and NVIDIA. #semiconductor #global
TSMC introduces its 0.35-micron (350nm) CMOS process technology, a key step in advancing chip miniaturization. #technology #semiconductor
TSMC rolls out 0.25-micron (250nm) process technology, enabling faster and more power-efficient chips. #semiconductor #innovation
TSMC introduces 0.18-micron (180nm) process, becoming one of the first foundries to offer this advanced node. #semiconductor #tech
TSMC acquires Worldwide Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (WSMC), a foundry spun off from Acer, to expand capacity. #merger #acquisition
TSMC becomes the first foundry to mass-produce chips using 0.13-micron (130nm) copper interconnect process, boosting performance. #semiconductor #copper
TSMC starts building its first 12-inch (300mm) wafer fab, Fab 12, in Hsinchu, to handle larger wafers and reduce costs. #semiconductor #manufacturing
TSMC introduces 90nm process technology, enabling higher transistor density and lower power consumption. #technology #semiconductor
TSMC rolls out 65nm process technology, used in GPUs and mobile processors. #semiconductor #innovation
Founder Morris Chang steps down as CEO, with Rick Tsai taking over day-to-day operations. Chang remains chairman. #leadership #CEO
TSMC introduces 45nm process technology, a key node for high-performance computing and graphics. #semiconductor #tech
TSMC launches 32nm process technology, enabling further miniaturization and energy efficiency. #semiconductor #innovation
TSMC introduces 40nm process technology, addressing the demand for low-power mobile chips. #semiconductor #mobile
Amid the global financial crisis, Morris Chang reassumes the CEO role to steer TSMC through challenging times. #leadership #crisis
TSMC introduces 28nm process technology, a highly successful node used in many SoCs and GPUs. #semiconductor #tech
TSMC's annual revenue exceeds $10 billion for the first time, solidifying its position as the world's largest dedicated foundry. #semiconductor #finance
TSMC introduces 20nm process technology, a precursor to FinFET nodes. #semiconductor #innovation
TSMC launches its first FinFET process, 16nm, delivering significant performance and power improvements over planar transistors. #semiconductor #FinFET
TSMC introduces 10nm process technology, used in high-end mobile processors like Apple's A10X. #semiconductor #tech
Morris Chang retires again, with Mark Liu and C.C. Wei appointed as co-CEOs, marking a new leadership structure. #leadership #CEO
TSMC announces its 7nm process technology, which later becomes a major node for Apple, AMD, and NVIDIA chips. #semiconductor #innovation
TSMC becomes the first foundry to mass-produce 7nm chips, starting with Apple's A12 Bionic processor. #semiconductor #manufacturing
TSMC begins development of 5nm process technology, targeting extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography. #semiconductor #EUV
TSMC announces plans to develop 3nm process technology, expected to enter production by 2022. #semiconductor #future
TSMC announces plans to build a $12 billion 5nm fab in Arizona, USA, marking its first advanced node facility in the United States. #global #expansion
TSMC's market capitalization surpasses $410 billion, making it the most valuable company in Asia. #finance #TSMC
TSMC starts volume production of 5nm chips, including Apple's A14 and M1 processors. #semiconductor #manufacturing
TSMC announces a joint venture with Sony to build a specialty fab in Japan, expanding its global footprint. #global #expansion
TSMC reveals plans to invest $100 billion over the next three years to increase capacity and R&D. #investment #growth
TSMC announces its 2nm process technology, scheduled for mass production in 2025, using nanosheet transistors. #semiconductor #innovation
TSMC's market capitalization surpasses $500 billion for the first time, reflecting strong demand for its leading-edge chips. #finance #TSMC
TSMC holds a tool-in ceremony for its Arizona fab, attended by U.S. President Joe Biden, emphasizing its strategic importance. #global #semiconductor
TSMC announces a joint venture to build a fab in Dresden, Germany, targeting automotive and industrial chips. #global #expansion
TSMC begins volume production of 3nm chips, including Apple's M3 and A17 Pro processors. #semiconductor #manufacturing
TSMC officially unveils its 2nm process technology, promising significant performance and efficiency gains. #semiconductor #innovation