This episode of TECH CHIP tells the pivotal story of Taiwan’s semiconductor industry, from early imitation of electronic watch ICs to the invitation of Morris Chang to lead ITRI and found TSMC. It reveals how TSMC overcame skepticism, strictly protected client confidentiality, and pioneered the foundry service model. The video also highlights TSMC’s rise as the world’s leading foundry and its role in developing Taiwan’s comprehensive IC industry chain, producing 65% of the world’s chips.
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