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title: "TSMC accelerates 2nm expansion, targets record five-fab ramp in 2026"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/284480784.md"
description: "TSMC is accelerating its 2nm expansion, aiming for a record five fabs to ramp up in 2026. At the North America Technology Symposium, the company announced it is doubling its advanced-node capacity to meet the growing demand for AI and high-performance computing. The 2nm process is set to enter mass production in Q4 2025, with improved manufacturing stability despite a complex architecture. The next-generation A16 node is also in development to enhance performance and efficiency for AI and automotive applications."
datetime: "2026-04-29T02:32:19.000Z"
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# TSMC accelerates 2nm expansion, targets record five-fab ramp in 2026

At its recent North America Technology Symposium, TSMC said it is doubling the pace of advanced-node capacity expansion to meet booming demand for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Senior Vice President Hou Yongqing said five 2nm fabs are set to enter ramp-up to mass production in 2026, marking the most aggressive expansion in the company’s history. The 2nm process entered mass production in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a yield learning curve outperforming its 3nm predecessor, according to the company.

Despite adopting a more complex nanosheet architecture, the company said it has rapidly improved manufacturing stability. The next-generation A16 node, featuring backside power delivery, is also progressing, aimed at meeting the rising performance and efficiency demands of AI and automotive applications. \[Icsmart, in Chinese\]

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