Note: A fab is a facility that produces its own silicon wafers. A fabless facility is one that outsources the production of silicon wafers. Fabless companies focus on the design and development of their products.
I think Apple is their number one customer.
Probably a wise decision
The “T” in TSMC stands for TAIWAN.
It’s been one of the premier go to Integrated Circuit Fabs in the world for over 35 years.
There are only 3 advanced process technology companies left in the world.
TSMC
Samsung
Intel
The rest are all either gone or stuck in 14nm or older technology.
Global Foundry gave up on 7nm.
And exactly what is risky about it?
In dealing with China, this is essentially giving away intellectual property. They don't respect patents. Whatever they have access to, is theirs. They assimilate the technology of other nations - kind of like the Borg.
The cocoon story is lies.
I just watched the documentary “American Factory”, about a Chinese company taking over an abandoned GM factory in Ohio and turning it into an auto glass factory.
It really highlights some of the profound cultural differences, work ethics, managerial and worker attitudes.
A real eye opener that raises questions at many levels.
I highly recommend it.