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  1. 27-10-2021, 01:11 PM #1
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    TSMC announces N4P process as value N3 alternative for 2023

    Fifth process to be developed from original N5 promises 6 per cent perf uplift over N4.
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  2. 27-10-2021, 03:36 PM #2
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    Re: TSMC announces N4P process as value N3 alternative for 2023

    It looks like N4P increases the EUV layers over N4 (as it requires fewer mask layers), which itself does the same over N5.
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    Re: TSMC announces N4P process as value N3 alternative for 2023

    ........... If China doesn't invade by then, looks good
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    Re: TSMC announces N4P process as value N3 alternative for 2023

    Don't worry any cost savings will lead to higher prices for us!

    The endless consumer Money Tree!
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    Re: TSMC announces N4P process as value N3 alternative for 2023

    Quote Originally Posted by Rubarb View Post
    ........... If China doesn't invade by then, looks good
    Biden should lend Taiwan 'some' nuclear weapons.
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