Recently, we often hear about the shift in the development of new technological processes, especially when it comes to products and Intel activities . The principle of "tick-tock" are subject to a serious rethinking.
Until now it was believed that TSMC will start to master production of samples products using the 7-nm process technology in the first quarter next year, at the same time without the use of so-called EUV-lithography. As reported by the site DigiTimes referring to the publication in the Chinese media, at a meeting with TSMC representatives investors April 14 may show a new version of the development schedule of 7-nm process technology. According to lithography equipment suppliers, TSMC intends to accelerate the development of technology standards data.
Mass production of 7-nm products was supposed to start at TSMC factories in the first half of 2018. Intel, for example, is going to do it only in 2020. For TSMC one of the main priorities is the ability to get ahead of Intel, and Samsung in the field of development of 7-nm process technology. In the fourth quarter this year, TSMC will master the mass production of goods on 10-nm process technology.