TSMC’s Enhanced 5nm Node Reportedly Being Prepped; Could Be Secured for Lucrative Clients Like Apple and Its A14 Bionic
https://wccftech.com/tsmc-enhanced-5nm-node-secured-for-apple/
A lot of mobile SoCs getting released in the second half of 2020 will be made using TSMC’s 5nm architecture. Companies like Apple, Huawei, and Qualcomm have tapped the Taiwanese giant for its technology, but it appears that there is also an enhanced 5nm version being prepped too. This isn’t something out of the ordinary to hear because even last year, TSMC was said to have its 7nm N7 Pro architecture secured for Apple’s A13 Bionic, most likely to give it an edge in both performance and efficiency.
In total, there are said to be three versions of TSMC’s 5nm process. One is the regular version, then comes 5nm+, followed by the enhanced 5nm node. TSMC also confirmed a statement that it’s working on a 4nm N4 process. It is said to be mass produced in 2023 and will be made using the same equipment. The report also states that customers are ready to negotiate, with the 4nm process expected to bring in more options for them down the road.