“According to a new DigiTimes report, TSMC has stepped up its purchases of manufacturing equipment for its 20nm process which is slated to enter volume production in the first quarter of 2014, according to sources at fab-tool suppliers,” Jack Purcher reports for PatentlyApple.
“Today, Apple’s new A7 uses a 28nm processor while Apple’s A8 is scheduled to shift to a 20nm processor in 2014,” Purcher reports. “In addition, shipments of equipment for TSMC’s 16nm HKMG process have kicked off. TSMC expects to initiate volume production of 20nm chips in early 2014 followed by volume production of 16nm FinFETs in about one year which is in line with their contract with Apple.”
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[Thanks to MacDailyNews Reader “Dan K.” for the heads up.]