10 Quick Facts on Apple, iPhone, Integrated Circuits, and TSMC

1. TSMC manufactures the System-on-Chip (SoC) processors used in iPhones.

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2. TSMC started producing Apple's A-series chips with the A8 and A8X in 2014.

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3. TSMC's advanced manufacturing process allows Apple to develop faster and more energy-efficient chips.

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4. TSMC's high-performance chips contribute significantly to the iPhone's speed and battery life.

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5. Since the A10 chip, TSMC has been the exclusive manufacturer of Apple's A-series chips.

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6. For the A14 Bionic chip (iPhone 12 series), TSMC used a 5nm process, an industry first.

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7. TSMC's integrated circuits, housing billions of transistors, are key to iPhone functionality.

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8. TSMC manufactures Apple's M1 chips, marking Apple's shift to its own silicon for Mac computers.

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9. Global chip shortages have spotlighted the critical role of TSMC in Apple's supply chain.

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10. TSMC's continuous innovation in chip manufacturing underpins future iPhone performance enhancements.

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