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Tech Industry Apple will soon receive 'made in America' chips from TSMC's Arizona fab -- company in final stages of quality verification News By Jowi Morales published 14 January 2025 Mass production could begin as soon as Q1. * * * * * * * Comments (9) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works. TSMC building in Arizona. (Image credit: Getty Images) Apple is already testing the initial batch of processors produced for its devices by TSMC Arizona, reports Nikkei Asia. To begin with, the tests intend to compare the Arizona output to see if the quality is similar to chips produced in TSMC's cutting-edge fabs in Taiwan. If the chip quality verification testing does not encounter any hiccups, the source says that the first batch of mass-produced chips from the Arizona fab is expected to arrive at iDevice makers as early as this quarter. If this is the case, Apple will likely be TSMC's first American customer to use locally made chips. AMD and Nvidia will likely follow suit soon, as they're also running wafer test production there. The entry of locally produced chips in the American market is a big win for the United States' push for silicon independence, especially as it massively relies on Taiwan for the majority of its most advanced chips. Taiwan is located in a high-risk location, with the belligerent CCP-controlled China having the island in its sights. The island is also prone to natural disasters, which can disrupt semiconductor production and result in supply crunch situations. However, even if Apple gives the go signal to TSMC and the latter starts making chips in Arizona, the processors still need to be shipped back to Amkor in Taiwan for packaging until TSMC completes its facility in Peoria, Arizona. But whatever the case, this is a significant push in the right direction for the U.S., especially as the Arizona fab has been delayed for about a year due to various issues. Aside from TSMC and Amkor, other suppliers to these companies, like LCY Chemical, are also setting up in Arizona. That way, they could stay near their client and simplify logistics. Despite importing about half of its employees from Taiwan, it seems that the common American is also slowly benefitting from TSMC's presence in Arizona, especially as it's reported that the company has started aggressive recruitment from American universities. It has also partnered with the Arizona State University for workforce development and research, helping drive American innovation. After what seems to be its initial success with Apple, the Arizona fab is expected to output chips using more advanced technology. TSMC will produce 3nm chips in the U.S., and Taiwan has already given TSMC the go-signal to manufacture 2nm chips abroad. With the CHIPS and Science Act now bearing fruit, the U.S. could once again appear on the semiconductor production world map and give it more stability in its silicon supply chain. Stay On the Cutting Edge: Get the Tom's Hardware Newsletter Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. [ ][ ]Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands[ ]Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors[Sign me up] By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. See all comments (9) Jowi Morales Jowi Morales Social Links Navigation Contributing Writer Jowi Morales is a tech enthusiast with years of experience working in the industry. He's been writing with several tech publications since 2021, where he's been interested in tech hardware and consumer electronics. More about tech industry One of many AI generated selfies made of Brad Pitt, used to fool a 53 year old French woman into sending copious amounts of money. Scammer uses AI-generated images of Brad Pitt to swindle over $850K from 53-year-old French woman EU Flag EU protests new US AI chip restrictions -- some countries face GPU caps Latest Chip wafer Axiom Space pitches idea to produce chipmaking materials in space, plans trials aboard ISS See more latest > [ ] 9 Comments Comment from the forums * hotaru251 so can we expect the price of devices to go higher as iirc TSMC stated at start the price will be higher for the chips made at the factory and companies rarely foot that increase themself.. Reply * helper800 These would not be "Made in America" chips, they are "Assembled in America." Reply * TheSecondPower Doesn't Apple still build their computers in the CCP-controlled West Taiwan? So the chips will ship from the US to Taiwan for packaging, then to China for installation in a device, then back to the US for sale. Reply * Gururu This is awesome! Reply * phead128 TheSecondPower said: Doesn't Apple still build their computers in the CCP-controlled West Taiwan? So the chips will ship from the US to Taiwan for packaging, then to China for installation in a device, then back to the US for sale. It's only a fraction of TSMC's capacity. The actual amount to meaningfully on-shore is in hundreds of billions of investment, so it's more of a symbolic on-shoring than any true resilience in supply chain. Reply * Heiro78 helper800 said: These would not be "Made in America" chips, they are "Assembled in America." Are you saying this because the silicon isn't being transformed into chips in their Arizona fab? And only components made in their Taiwan fab are being imported then assembled? Reply * Blastomonas The invasion of Taiwan moves one step closer. Reply * phead128 Heiro78 said: Are you saying this because the silicon isn't being transformed into chips in their Arizona fab? And only components made in their Taiwan fab are being imported then assembled? I think it's manufactured in US, but has to go shipped back to Taiwan for advanced packaging, then to China for assembly into iPhones, then back to US for consumers. Basically, the semiconductor trade is highly globalized, so it's a step in right direction, but CHIPS ACT is a fraction of what is truly needed if national security is true concern. Reply * EaglesFan19XX so since shipping cost will be cut down that means prices will come down, right? :LOL: Made in ameria....with a higher price tag. thats all im reading here. 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