TSMC begins 1.4nm pilot wafer runs ahead of 2028 volume ramp
The foundry accelerated trial activity across Hsinchu and Taichung as it pre-empts rival nodes from Intel and Samsung for next-generation artificial intelligence accelerators.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. initiated early pilot wafer runs for its 1.4-nanometer A14 process on Sept. 25, 2026, advancing foundry tooling preparation ahead of commercial volume production scheduled for 2028.
The foundry operator is conducting initial wafer trials across facilities in Hsinchu and Taichung. The tests evaluate transistor performance and defect density before dedicating multi-billion-dollar production lines to volume customers.
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