People familiar with the matter disclosedTSMC It is considering entering the field of advanced memory chip manufacturing.
The Information, citing two people familiar with the matter, said TSMC had recently asked its largest customerHuida (NVIDIA ) requirements, began formulating plans to produce a specific type of advanced memory chip “3D DRAM”. It is unclear when TSMC plans to begin production and how it will acquire the necessary manufacturing facilities.
The report notes that TSMC may choose to build a new factory, and another option being evaluated is to acquire existing factories and convert them into memory production facilities.
TSMC issued a statement to The Information, saying, “We do not comment on market rumors or speculation.” “TSMC has always remained focused on its core foundry business, and its mission is to remain a trusted technology and production capacity supplier to the global logic integrated circuit industry for many years to come.”
Huida did not respond to a request for comment.
