With the iPhone 15 series still selling hot, the iPhone 16 series**, new leaks suggest that the iPhone 17 Pro may be the first phone to be equipped with TSMC's 2nm chip. Recently, TSMC demonstrated N2 (2nm) process chip prototypes to some important customers, including Nvidia and Apple. While TSMC has not yet commented on the matter, the company said that research and development of 2nm technology is well underway, and mass production is planned to be achieved in 2025.
This nanosheet transistor technology promises improved performance, energy efficiency, and transistor density. According to TSMC, at the same power, the speed of 3nm will be increased by 15%, while the power consumption will be reduced by 30% at the same speed. If it goes well, the 2nm process will be the most advanced semiconductor technology in the industry, and the first phone to be equipped with this technology is expected to be the iPhone 17 Pro.
Nvidia's CEO said at GTC 2023 that the AI system jointly developed with TSMC will be put into 2nm production in June this year, and the computing time is expected to be significantly reduced. This also means that manufacturing cycles and production timelines will be further refined, while helping to reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturing.
Samsung Electronics also plans to achieve mass production of the 2nm process in 2025 and a more advanced 1Mass production of 4nm process. However, with the advancement of technology, foundry** is gradually climbing. According to reports, on the basis of 3nm, the ** of a wafer for 2nm foundry will be as high as 250,000 US dollars, more than 180,000 yuan, which may affect products equipped with 2nm chips**.
According to Apple's technical route, the iPhone 17 Pro will use a single-hole design, hiding Face ID under the screen to create a more immersive full-screen form. This marks a further breakthrough in Apple's under-display technology, which will provide users with a more advanced experience.
TSMC is striving to maintain its leading position in a highly competitive market, providing customers with state-of-the-art semiconductor products. With the introduction of 2nm process chips, we can expect more efficient, energy-efficient and high-performance electronic products.
This progress also reflects the focus on sustainability among mobile device manufacturers. As environmental awareness continues to grow, brands are working to develop lower-carbon and greener solutions.
In addition to mobile phones, this breakthrough technology is expected to be used in other fields in the coming years. Industries such as computer science and *** are expected to benefit from this advanced manufacturing technology.
Although TSMC is expected to achieve mass production in 2025, it is not yet certain what the first product with a 2nm chip will be. However, this series of developments shows that the technology industry is constantly embracing new milestones and laying a solid foundation for future innovation.