TSMC is headquartered in Hsinchu and manufactures chips for Nvidia, Apple, and other major technology firms.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company pioneered the dedicated foundry model. Instead of selling mainly its own branded processors, it manufactures designs created by other companies, allowing customers to compete in chip architecture while outsourcing fabrication.
TSMC was founded in Taiwan in 1987 by Morris Chang. Its manufacturing leadership comes from large-scale investment in fabrication plants, process technology, and advanced packaging. These capabilities make it strategically important to smartphones, data centers, automobiles, and AI accelerators.
TSMC’s market capitalization reflects the importance of advanced semiconductor production. It is listed in Taiwan and also has American depositary receipts in the United States. Market-cap comparisons can differ slightly depending on the exchange, currency, and time used for the calculation.