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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
TSMC to build chip design centre in Germany
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is planning to open a chip design centre in Munich, Germany, reports Reuters. The facility is expected to contribute to the development of advanced chips for applications such as AI. TSMC Europe president Paul de Bot was cited by the news agency as saying at the company's 2025 Technology Symposium that the facility is expected to become operational in the third quarter of 2025. Bot said: "It's intended to support European customers in designing high-density, high-performance, and energy-efficient chips with a focus on applications again in automotive, industrial, AI, and IoT.' TSMC is also involved in a major semiconductor manufacturing project in Dresden, Germany, through a joint venture known as European Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (ESMC). The venture, which includes partners Infineon, NXP, and Robert Bosch, is building a €10bn ($11.3bn) microchip fabrication plant aimed at boosting Europe's production capabilities. TSMC executive Kevin Zhang noted that the Munich centre will work on all ESMC nodes. Zhang said that TSMC is in discussions with its partners about supporting Europe's ambitions in AI chip development through both the ESMC plant and the new design centre. "I'm all for building up the most semiconductor capability in Europe for AI applications... This design centre obviously potentially can be leveraged to bring the leading node support," he added. The ESMC facility in Dresden will manufacture chips using smaller-scale technologies that have not been previously available to European companies such as Infineon, STMicroelectronics, and NXP. In April 2025, TSMC started construction on its third semiconductor fabrication facility in Phoenix, Arizona in the US. TSMC's first fab in Arizona is scheduled to begin production using 4nm technology in the first half of 2025. A second fab will focus on advanced 2nm technology and next-generation nanosheet transistors, with production targeted for 2028. "TSMC to build chip design centre in Germany" was originally created and published by Verdict, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
TSMC to open chip design centre in Munich, could later support AI development
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Tuesday it will open a design centre in Munich , Germany, which could at a later date help develop chips via leading manufacturing processes for applications such as artificial intelligence . President of TSMC Europe, Paul de Bot, said at the company's 2025 Technology Symposium event that the Munich Design Centre would open during the third quarter of 2025. "It's intended to support European customers in designing high-density, high-performance, and energy-efficient chips with a focus on applications again in automotive, industrial, AI, and IoT," de Bot said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Cost Of Amusement Park Equipment From Mexico Might Surprise You (See Prices) Amusement Park Equipment | search ads Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola Europe is currently formulating a strategy to catch up with the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence. TSMC is building together with Infineon, NXP and Robert Bosch a new €10 billion ($11.33 billion) microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden, Germany, through a joint venture called European Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ( ESMC ). Live Events When asked if ESMC or the design centre could assist in meeting Europe's AI chips ambitions at a later stage, executive Kevin Zhang said TSMC has engaged conversations with its partners. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories "I'm all for building up the most semiconductor capability in Europe for AI applications... This design center obviously potentially can be leveraged to bring the leading node support," Zhang said in a press briefing with journalists, referring to advanced processes used to make AI chips, among others. The Munich centre will work on all ESMC nodes, not exclusively depending on the future customer base, he said. TSMC joins its largest customer in the Bavarian capital, Apple, which has invested €2 billion to build its largest engineering hub in Europe there. Dresden-based ESMC aims to manufacture chips using smaller manufacturing technology previously unavailable at European chipmakers like Infineon, STMicroelectronics, or NXP. "We have to be on the ground right here closer. We need to have people here to really directly engage with customers," Zhang added. ($1 = € 0.8823)
Time of India
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
TSMC to open chip design centre in Munich, could later support AI development
By Nathan Vifflin AMSTERDAM: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Tuesday it will open a design centre in Munich, Germany, which could at a later date help develop chips via leading manufacturing processes for applications such as artificial intelligence. President of TSMC Europe, Paul de Bot, said at the company's 2025 Technology Symposium event that the Munich Design Centre would open during the third quarter of 2025. "It's intended to support European customers in designing high-density, high-performance, and energy-efficient chips with a focus on applications again in automotive, industrial, AI, and IoT," de Bot said. Europe is currently formulating a strategy to catch up with the U.S. and China on artificial intelligence. TSMC is building together with Infineon , NXP and Robert Bosch a new 10 billion euro ($11.33 billion) microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden, Germany, through a joint venture called European Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (ESMC). When asked if ESMC or the design center could assist in meeting Europe's AI chips ambitions at a later stage, executive Kevin Zhang said TSMC has engaged conversations with its partners. "I'm all for building up the most semiconductor capability in Europe for AI applications... This design center obviously potentially can be leveraged to bring the leading node support," Zhang said in a press briefing with journalists, referring to advanced processes used to make AI chips, among others. The Munich centre will work on all ESMC nodes, not exclusively depending on the future customer base, he said. TSMC joins its largest customer in the Bavarian capital, Apple, which has invested 2 billion euros to build its largest engineering hub in Europe there. Dresden-based ESMC aims to manufacture chips using smaller manufacturing technology previously unavailable at European chipmakers like Infineon, STMicroelectronics, or NXP. "We have to be on the ground right here closer. We need to have people here to really directly engage with customers," Zhang added.
Business Times
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Times
TSMC to open chip design centre in Munich, could later support AI development
[AMSTERDAM] Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker, said on Tuesday (May 27) it will open a design centre in Munich, Germany, which could at a later date help develop chips via leading manufacturing processes for applications such as artificial intelligence (AI). President of TSMC Europe, Paul de Bot, said at the company's 2025 Technology Symposium event that the Munich Design Centre would open during the third quarter of 2025. 'It's intended to support European customers in designing high-density, high-performance, and energy-efficient chips with a focus on applications again in automotive, industrial, AI, and IoT,' de Bot said. Europe is currently formulating a strategy to catch up with the US and China on AI. TSMC is building together with Infineon, NXP and Robert Bosch a new 10 billion euros (S$14.6 billion) microchip manufacturing plant in Dresden, Germany, through a joint venture called European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC). When asked if ESMC or the design centre could assist in meeting Europe's AI chips ambitions at a later stage, executive Kevin Zhang said TSMC has engaged in conversations with its partners. BT in your inbox Start and end each day with the latest news stories and analyses delivered straight to your inbox. Sign Up Sign Up 'I'm all for building up the most semiconductor capability in Europe for AI applications... This design centre obviously potentially can be leveraged to bring the leading node support,' Zhang said in a press briefing with journalists, referring to advanced processes used to make AI chips, among others. The Munich centre will work on all ESMC nodes, not exclusively depending on the future customer base, he said. TSMC joins its largest customer in the Bavarian capital, Apple, which has invested two billion euros to build its largest engineering hub in Europe there. Dresden-based ESMC aims to manufacture chips using smaller manufacturing technology previously unavailable at European chipmakers such as Infineon, STMicroelectronics, or NXP. 'We have to be on the ground right here closer. We need to have people here to really directly engage with customers,' Zhang added. REUTERS
Epoch Times
6 days ago
- Business
- Epoch Times
Solar Tech: China's Trojan Horse
Commentary Some of China's PV Tech, a solar trade publication, The risk is real—and global. In November, some inverters in the United States were, in fact, disabled from China. China is the world's largest exporter of power inverters, which connect renewable energy sources to electric power grids. The inverters are considered the 'brains' of devices such as solar panels, wind turbines, heat pumps, and electric vehicle chargers. The rogue devices are 'undocumented communication channels that could allow firewalls to be circumvented remotely, with potentially catastrophic consequences,' according to the sources cited by Reuters. Malicious tampering of them in a coordinated manner poses the risk of widespread blackouts and damage across the U.S. and European electric grids. At the whim of a dictator in Beijing, or for something more serious like a war over Taiwan, Chinese regime hackers could use the rogue devices to skirt cybersecurity firewalls, communicate back to China, and take down larger portions of U.S. and allied electrical grids. 'Beijing blackouts' could be simultaneous and widespread. This would make it difficult for the United States and allies to mount the kind of rapid defense necessary to defend far-flung territories. The regime could also use the threat of hacking the grid for blackmail against the U.S. and European governments. Kaupo Rosin, Estonia's chief of intelligence, said the country risks blackmail by China, unless China's technology is banned in key parts of the economy, including solar inverters. The U.S. and allies have therefore been increasingly careful about allowing the purchase of utility-scale Chinese electronics. But even home solar inverters are a risk. If just 1 percent of Europe's 338 gigawatts of installed solar power capacity were hacked by the regime in Beijing, widespread and prolonged blackouts could result. That shouldn't be hard for the regime to do, as about 200 GW, or almost 60 percent, of Europe's solar capacity is linked to inverters manufactured in China. The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) was quoted in PV Tech saying that the security risk from China's inverters is 'systemic.' The ESMC called on the European Commission to investigate the 'risk potential for sabotage and espionage' of high-risk manufacturers from China. PV Tech interviewed a leading European inverter manufacturer who said that 'it's very clear inverter companies could switch off the grid if they want to.' He noted that 'Probably 99% of people would have said 'No, there's no risk [of Russia restricting gas supply to Europe after the Ukraine invasion].' But it did. We saw it. And I see the same risk here.' The United States has worked hard to reduce vulnerabilities to China's telecom and semiconductor technologies, as well as the products of forced labor. However, similar U.S. laws to mitigate the risk from inverters are absent. A new U.S. bill, called the Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act, would at least ban the Department of Homeland Security from buying some Chinese batteries. The bill targets six companies that are allegedly closely linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). They are BYD Company, Contemporary Amperex Technology Company, Envision Energy, EVE Energy Company, Gotion High-tech Company, and Hithium Energy Storage Technology Company. That ban would start in October 2027. Huawei, Ginlong Solis, and Sungrow are also allegedly linked to the CCP and export large numbers of converters. Huawei has alleged links to Chinese But the bill has been sitting in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs since March 11. And it only applies to the Department of Homeland Security. Why not make its applicability general? And why limit the ban to just six companies from China? We know from other whack-a-mole laws that they typically fail. Company names and addresses in China can and will be changed in response, with no change to the underlying technology or manufacturing processes. Bans on China's technologies in U.S. energy grids, and elsewhere in the United States, should be as general as possible. Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld famously China's solar inverter Trojan horse demonstrates that it's time for our leaders in Washington to respond with greater alacrity and foresight, and in more general ways, to protect the United States of America from the CCP threat. Views expressed in this article are opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.
