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From Copper to Light: TSMC’s COUPE Powers AI’s Next Era
For decades, copper wiring has carried data inside the world’s data centers. That era is now drawing to a close. As artificial intelligence pushes computing infrastructure to unprecedented scale, the physical limits of copper, most notably its bandwidth ceiling, heat, and power consumption, are forcing the industry to make a fundamental switch from electrons to photons and from electrical signals to light.2026/04/15 12:16 -

Taiwan’s power use surges with semiconductor growth
The Taiwan Institute of Economic Research reports a robust December 2025 electricity indicator, driven by the semiconductor industry’s growth. AI boosts demand, but traditional sectors lag.2026/01/21 16:24 -

Taiwan’s semiconductor industry to hit US$160B in 2024
Discover how Taiwan’s semiconductor industry is set to revolutionize the global market with a projected US$160 billion revenue in 2024, making up over 25% of the worldwide sector. Learn about the advancements in 2-nanometer process technology and its impact on AI, alongside insights from industry leaders at the SEMICON Taiwan 2024 opening ceremony.2024/09/04 13:51 -

ITRI and TSMC unveil breakthrough SOT-MRAM chip technology
ITRI and TSMC are partnering to develop a SOT-MRAM array chip with lower power consumption and faster operation than STT-MRAM. The new design has potential applications in in-memory computation and is expected to advance the field of high-speed semiconductors. The General Director of ITRI’s Electronic and Optoelectronic System Research Laboratories, Chang Shih-chieh, highlighted the chip’s low power consumption and quick 10-nanosecond operating time, which enable improved computational efficiency and expand the potential applications beyond traditional memory-oriented scenarios. The research results were presented at the IEDM, showcasing the technology’s potential for high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and automotive chips. Additionally, ITRI’s focus on non-volatile memory technologies demonstrates their commitment to pushing the boundaries of the domestic semiconductor markets and exploring new areas of application.2024/01/17 14:58



