Recently, Samsung has been launching its 3-nanometer technologies, which is an advancement in the chip industry. At the same time, Taiwan's TSMC is developing chips with 2-nanometer technology. These innovations have 10-15% faster data processing speed than 3nm chips and can radically change sectors such as artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency mining, especially Bitcoin.
According to Nikkei news, a new factory is in the process of construction in the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, which could be the second production site for these advanced semiconductors, after Xinshu County. The investment plan was approved on Tuesday with a budget of around 6 billion dollars for investments in Taiwan, a significant part of which is intended for this project. An interesting move is a change to TSMC's original plan, which wanted to manufacture older chip models in Kaohsiung, but the pandemic and changing market demands have led to a redefinition of targets.
News in the field of 2nm technology reflects the global development and demand for innovation in the chip industry, especially in the AI and cloud computing segments. Local authorities, led by the mayor of Kaohsiung City, Chen Chi-mai, expressed their support for TSMC in their new venture and pledged to optimize the infrastructure for the successful completion of the project. Additionally, TSMC is exploring options for an additional manufacturing site in Taichung, which could expand their 2nm chip capabilities.
Another major step in the industry was the introduction of Samsung's 3nm Gate-All-Around semiconductor in a Bitcoin mining rig called Microbt's Whatsminer M56S++. This product, according to experts from Techinsights, marks the debut of 3nm technology on the market. Samsung's innovation opens the door to further progress and improvement in the chip industry. The Whatsminer M56S++ mining machine boasts a speed of 230 to 254 Terahashes per second (TH/s) and sets a new standard in the industry with this new technology. Rumors also suggest that a rival firm Bitmain may soon use 2nm chips from TSMC.
