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How TSMC Turns Manufacturing Precision into an Unbreachable Moat
In this episode, Lucas and Luna examine how Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) built the world's most advanced chip fabrication operation. They walk through TSMC's decision in the early 2000s to focus exclusively on manufacturing for other chip designers, its disciplined investment cycle — spending over $30 billion annually on R&D and capital equipment — and how it now commands nearly 60% of the global foundry market. The conversation drills into one specific number: TSMC's ability to achieve 90% yield on a new 3-nanometer node within nine months, a feat no…
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