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How microchip-maker TSMC became the world's most important company
Aug 16, 2023
Introduction to microchip lab safety measures; The origins of TSMC and its founder's success; The intricate process of microchip manufacturing and rise of TSMC; The vulnerability of Taiwan and global economy's dependence on TSMC; Consequences and concerns of China taking over TSMC
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- Morris Chang revolutionized microchip manufacturing by proposing the outsourcing of production to specialized companies like TSMC, allowing tech companies to focus on chip design.
- TSMC's dominance in chip production has raised concerns of Chinese control, leading to discussions about extreme measures to prevent the company's facilities from falling into Chinese hands.
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Morris Chang's journey to becoming a microchip manufacturing expert
Morris Chang, a Harvard-educated engineer, revolutionized microchip manufacturing after successfully improving yield at a Texas Instruments factory. He proposed the idea of outsourcing microchip production to specialized companies, like the one he would later found, TSMC. His vision was to allow tech companies to focus on designing chips while leaving the intricate manufacturing process to experts. Despite struggling to convince Texas Instruments of this approach, Chang was given the opportunity by the Taiwanese government to build a company that would become the microchip capital of the world.
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