Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited (TSMC) is a Taiwanese multinational corporation specializing in semiconductor contract manufacturing and design. Founded in 1987 by Morris Chang, TSMC is the world’s largest independent semiconductor foundry and Taiwan’s largest company by market capitalization. TSMC’s manufacturing capabilities range from 2 microns to the latest 3nm and upcoming 2nm process nodes. Key clients include Apple, AMD, Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Intel. Recently, TSMC expanded its global presence with new fabrication plants in Arizona and Japan, and plans for Europe due to geopolitical risks and growing demand. Committed to sustainability, TSMC aims to use 100% renewable energy by 2050. As of 2024, TSMC remains at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, investing heavily in next-generation technologies and infrastructure.