Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (NYSE: TSM) is the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, specializing in contract manufacturing of integrated circuits. The company provides comprehensive wafer fabrication services using cutting‐edge process technologies, ranging from mature nodes to advanced 5-nanometer and 3-nanometer architectures. As a pure‐play foundry, TSMC partners with fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and systems companies to produce chips for a wide array of applications, including mobile devices, high‐performance computing, automotive electronics and the Internet of Things.
TSMC’s product portfolio encompasses logic, mixed‐signal, radio‐frequency and embedded memory technologies, as well as advanced packaging and testing services. The company continually invests in research and development to enhance power efficiency, performance and yield, supporting industry trends such as artificial intelligence, 5G connectivity and autonomous driving. TSMC’s manufacturing operations are anchored in Taiwan, with multiple wafer fabrication facilities in Hsinchu, Taichung and Tainan, and expanding capacity through new sites in the United States and Japan.
Founded in 1987 by Dr. Morris Chang, TSMC pioneered the dedicated foundry business model, separating chip design and manufacturing to enable cost-effective innovation among fabless design houses. Headquartered in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, the company has grown into a global powerhouse. Its leadership team, currently led by Chief Executive Officer C. C. Wei, oversees a workforce of tens of thousands and directs strategic investments in advanced lithography, extreme ultraviolet (EUV) technology and sustainable manufacturing practices.
TSMC’s client roster includes many of the industry’s leading semiconductor designers, ranging from mobile chipset developers to graphics processor manufacturers. By providing scalable capacity and technology roadmaps aligned with market demands, the company holds a critical position in the global semiconductor supply chain. Through continuous process innovation and capacity expansion, TSMC aims to maintain its technological leadership and support the growth of next-generation electronic systems worldwide.