Rumor: Longke Phase III to Build Angstrom Fab; TSMC: Not Ruling Out Any Possibility
The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau is expected to submit the Longtan Science Park expansion project (Longke Phase III) investment plan to the National Science and Technology Council for review in May. Market rumors suggest TSMC will build an Angstrom-era fab. TSMC stated it "does not rule out any possibility" and continues to actively cooperate with authorities to evaluate suitable land for semiconductor fabs.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-chung, Hsinchu, 4th) The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau is expected to submit the Longtan Science Park expansion project (Longke Phase III) investment plan to the National Science and Technology Council for review in May. Market rumors suggest TSMC will build an Angstrom-era fab. TSMC stated that it "does not rule out any possibility" and continues to actively cooperate with competent authorities to evaluate suitable land for semiconductor fabs. TSMC did not specify whether it would build an Angstrom-era fab.
The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau originally planned for Longke Phase III to provide land for TSMC to build advanced process fabs below 2 nanometers by 2026. However, due to opposition from local residents, TSMC announced in October 2023 that, after evaluation, it would not consider moving into Longtan Science Park Phase III. TSMC then shifted its focus for advanced process investment to Kaohsiung and other locations.
There has been new progress in the Longke Phase III development project. Hsinchu Science Park Bureau Director Hu Shih-min said that after public hearings held at the end of last year and this year, the feasibility study was approved by the National Science and Technology Council in March this year. According to procedure, the investment plan will be submitted to the National Science and Technology Council for review in May.
Regarding market rumors that TSMC will build an Angstrom-era fab in Longke Phase III, the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau stated that TSMC has applied to invest and build a fab in Longke Phase III, but the operational content is primarily based on the manufacturer's plans, and the bureau is not at liberty to disclose details.
TSMC stated that the company regards Taiwan as its main base and "does not rule out any possibility," continuing to actively cooperate with competent authorities to evaluate suitable land for semiconductor fabs. TSMC did not specify whether it would build an Angstrom-era fab in Longke Phase III, stating that everything is subject to the company's official announcements. (Edited by Chang Liang-chih) 1150504
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien-chung, Hsinchu, 4th) The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau is expected to submit the Longtan Science Park expansion project (Longke Phase III) investment plan to the National Science and Technology Council for review in May. Market rumors suggest TSMC will build an Angstrom-era fab. TSMC stated that it "does not rule out any possibility" and continues to actively cooperate with competent authorities to evaluate suitable land for semiconductor fabs. TSMC did not specify whether it would build an Angstrom-era fab.
The Hsinchu Science Park Bureau originally planned for Longke Phase III to provide land for TSMC to build advanced process fabs below 2 nanometers by 2026. However, due to opposition from local residents, TSMC announced in October 2023 that, after evaluation, it would not consider moving into Longtan Science Park Phase III. TSMC then shifted its focus for advanced process investment to Kaohsiung and other locations.
There has been new progress in the Longke Phase III development project. Hsinchu Science Park Bureau Director Hu Shih-min said that after public hearings held at the end of last year and this year, the feasibility study was approved by the National Science and Technology Council in March this year. According to procedure, the investment plan will be submitted to the National Science and Technology Council for review in May.
Regarding market rumors that TSMC will build an Angstrom-era fab in Longke Phase III, the Hsinchu Science Park Bureau stated that TSMC has applied to invest and build a fab in Longke Phase III, but the operational content is primarily based on the manufacturer's plans, and the bureau is not at liberty to disclose details.
TSMC stated that the company regards Taiwan as its main base and "does not rule out any possibility," continuing to actively cooperate with competent authorities to evaluate suitable land for semiconductor fabs. TSMC did not specify whether it would build an Angstrom-era fab in Longke Phase III, stating that everything is subject to the company's official announcements. (Edited by Chang Liang-chih) 1150504
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