Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited
TSMC is the world's largest dedicated independent semiconductor foundry, manufacturing integrated circuits for a global customer base.
Description: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. It pioneered the pure-play foundry business model, focusing solely on manufacturing chips designed by other companies. TSMC produces a wide range of semiconductors, from advanced 3nm/5nm processes to mature nodes, serving clients like Apple, NVIDIA, AMD, and Qualcomm. The company plays a critical role in the global electronics supply chain, enabling innovations in smartphones, AI, high-performance computing, IoT, and automotive electronics. TSMC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2330) and also trades as an ADR on the NYSE (TSM).
