Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<li>Why does <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a>’s current CFO state “Intel will use TSMC basically forever”? </li>
<li>From <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-sp-adr" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8587:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)</a>’s perspective, they have always maintained a “no competition with customers” principle.  </li>
<li>Another question remains: who will adopt Intel’s 14A technology in 2027-28?  </li>
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Why does Intel Corp (INTC US)’s current CFO state “Intel will use TSMC basically forever”? 
From Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR (TSM US)’s perspective, they have always maintained a “no competition with customers” principle.  
Another question remains: who will adopt Intel’s 14A technology in 2027-28?  


Intel (INTC.US): Who Will Adopt Intel’s 14A Technology?

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<ul><li>Taiwan's economic minister confirmed the ongoing investigation into the TSMC leak, which may affect Japan relations.</li><li>Apple's new vapor chamber design is expected to enable the creation of ultra-thin iPhones and wearables in the market.</li><li>The wafer foundry industry in Taiwan is anticipated to see significant growth by Q3 2025, driven by advancements in technology.</li></ul>

Taiwan's economic minister confirmed the ongoing investigation into the TSMC leak, which may affect Japan relations.Apple's new vapor chamber design is expected to enable the creation of ultra-thin iPhones and wearables in the market.The wafer foundry industry in Taiwan is anticipated to see significant growth by Q3 2025, driven by advancements in technology.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (12-Sep-2025): TSMC leak probe will continue amid Japan

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<li>TI is experiencing 50%+ YoY growth in data center, showing no signs of AI server demand slowdown.</li>
<li>KLA calls 2nm a “compelling” node, projecting it could be the industry’s largest over first three years.</li>
<li>Taiwan Tech positioned to benefit via TSMC N2 ramp, CoWoS packaging, and ABF substrate expansion.</li>
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TI is experiencing 50%+ YoY growth in data center, showing no signs of AI server demand slowdown.
KLA calls 2nm a “compelling” node, projecting it could be the industry’s largest over first three years.
Taiwan Tech positioned to benefit via TSMC N2 ramp, CoWoS packaging, and ABF substrate expansion.


Texas Instruments & KLA Signal Continued AI Strength, Foreshadow TSMC’s 2nm Breakout

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<li>TSMC August Revenue +34% YoY: AI Demand Remains the Key Driver</li>
<li>ARM Pushes Edge AI Forward with New "Lumex" Chip Designs -- 2026 Could Be a Major Growth Year for Edge AI</li>
<li>From AI Packaging to AI Edge: Listed Names to Watch at SEMICON Taiwan 2025 Starting Today</li>
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TSMC August Revenue +34% YoY: AI Demand Remains the Key Driver
ARM Pushes Edge AI Forward with New "Lumex" Chip Designs -- 2026 Could Be a Major Growth Year for Edge AI
From AI Packaging to AI Edge: Listed Names to Watch at SEMICON Taiwan 2025 Starting Today


Taiwan Tech Weekly: SEMICON Taiwan Just Started; TSMC August Sales Soar; 2026 to Be Year of Edge AI?

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<li>Defining themes: Packaging, edge AI, and silicon photonics dominate SEMICON Taiwan 2025</li>
<li>Global heavyweights Applied Materials, Lam, and TEL anchor this year’s industry sponsorship</li>
<li>Taiwan’s next tier -- Zhen Ding, ASE, Advantech, ASPEED, Egis -- showcase critical AI enablers beyond TSMC</li>
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Defining themes: Packaging, edge AI, and silicon photonics dominate SEMICON Taiwan 2025
Global heavyweights Applied Materials, Lam, and TEL anchor this year’s industry sponsorship
Taiwan’s next tier -- Zhen Ding, ASE, Advantech, ASPEED, Egis -- showcase critical AI enablers beyond TSMC


From AI Packaging to AI Edge: Listed Names to Watch at SEMICON Taiwan 2025 Starting Today

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Intel (INTC.US): Who Will Adopt Intel’s 14A Technology?

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Intel (INTC.US): Who Will Adopt Intel’s 14A Technology?

​Intel's CFO plans to use TSMC long-term, as TSMC avoids competition with customers. The future adoption of Intel's 14A technology is uncertain.

Patrick Liao

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (12-Sep-2025): TSMC leak probe will continue amid Japan

Taiwan's TSMC leak investigation continues amid Japan relations concerns, while Apple's vapor chamber design, AI growth, and Momo's revenue rise...

Tech Supply Chain Tracker

Texas Instruments & KLA Signal Continued AI Strength, Foreshadow TSMC’s 2nm Breakout

​TI's data center growth remains strong with 50% YoY growth, KLA sees potential in 2nm node to be the largest ever, Taiwan Tech set to benefit from...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: SEMICON Taiwan Just Started; TSMC August Sales Soar; 2026 to Be Year of Edge AI?

​TSMC sees strong revenue growth driven by AI demand, while ARM introduces new chip designs for Edge AI, signaling potential growth in 2026.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

From AI Packaging to AI Edge: Listed Names to Watch at SEMICON Taiwan 2025 Starting Today

​Key themes and major industry sponsors at SEMICON Taiwan, with a focus on six lesser-known Taiwan companies showcasing new AI technology.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Intel's CFO plans to use TSMC long-term, as TSMC avoids competition with customers. The future adoption of Intel's 14A technology is uncertain.

TI's data center growth remains strong with 50% YoY growth, KLA sees potential in 2nm node to be the largest ever, Taiwan Tech set to benefit from...

TSMC sees strong revenue growth driven by AI demand, while ARM introduces new chip designs for Edge AI, signaling potential growth in 2026.

Key themes and major industry sponsors at SEMICON Taiwan, with a focus on six lesser-known Taiwan companies showcasing new AI technology.