Apple is expected to launch 2nm chips next year, just in time for the iPhone 17 lineup. The latest reports have revealed that they could be built by TSMC, but the Taiwanese chipmaker is having issues with production.
Cupertino has reserved all of TSMC’s 2nm capacity, but due to the low yields of the new process technology, the SoC will only debut in the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max.
According to reports from Taiwan, the chip company has demonstrated the new product, but still needs help from other suppliers to package the chip ready for installation in smartphones.
Partners need to provide materials, equipment, silicon intelligence (IP) and electronic design automation (EDA), which has gradually evolved into a “group fight” competition situation, Chou News Agency said.
The 2nm line is already installed at the Baoshan plant and will begin trial production in Q3 2024, three months ahead of schedule. TSMC is expected to supply the N2 process to Apple and Nvidia, which will help the company stay ahead of Samsung and Intel in the chip manufacturing market.
Source (in Chinese)