TSMC’s Market Share Edges Higher

TSMC’s market share edges higher

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co’s (TSMC, 台積電) foundry market share edged up to 72.5 percent in the second quarter from 72.3 percent in the previous quarter, propelled by robust artificial intelligence (AI) and smartphone chip revenue, data compiled by market researcher TrendForce Corp (集邦科技) s

TSMC's market share hits record 72.5% in Q2

Taipei, Sept. 9 (CNA) Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) further cemented its lead in the global pure-play wafer foundry business as its market share hit a record 72.5 percent in the second quarter of this year, Taipei-based market information advisory firm TrendForce Corp. said Wednesday.

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