Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (NYSE:TSM), commonly known as TSMC, is a Taiwan-based semiconductor manufacturer and the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry. Founded in 1987 by Morris Chang, the company pioneered the pure-play foundry model, producing chips designed by other companies rather than selling products under its own semiconductor brand.
TSMC manufactures a broad range of integrated circuits, including advanced logic chips used in high-performance computing, smartphones, automotive systems, communications equipment, and consumer electronics. Its offerings include leading-edge and mature process technologies, specialty semiconductor processes, and advanced packaging and three-dimensional chip integration services. The company serves fabless chip designers, integrated device manufacturers, and other technology companies.
TSMC is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, and operates manufacturing and research facilities in Taiwan as well as international operations in the United States, China, and Japan. The company is also expanding its global manufacturing footprint, including through planned facilities in additional regions. Dr. C.C. Wei serves as TSMC’s chairman and chief executive officer.
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