TSMC manufactures chips for many leading semiconductor designers, including Nvidia and Apple.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, commonly called TSMC, is the world’s largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry. It manufactures integrated circuits designed by other companies rather than focusing primarily on selling chips under its own consumer brand.
TSMC’s manufacturing role makes it a crucial link in the electronics supply chain. Advanced processors used in smartphones, servers, graphics systems, and artificial-intelligence hardware are commonly produced through its fabrication network. This strategic position has helped make TSMC one of the world’s most valuable companies by market capitalization.
TSMC was founded in Taiwan in 1987 by Morris Chang. Its foundry model helped separate chip design from chip manufacturing, allowing specialized designers to develop products without building their own fabrication plants. TSMC is therefore often confused with chip designers such as Nvidia or device companies such as Apple.