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are dedicated to technology refinement! We provide both leading edge and current generation technologies to TSMC customers. We are well aware that both are necessary for our customers' present prosperity and future success. |
(1) Business Scope
TSMC is dedicated to high integrity in
business and has a single-minded focus on the foundry industry. The company provides
advanced IC manufacturing services of the highest quality to the worldwide semiconductor
industry. Building on our core competencies of excellent manufacturing and attentive
customer support, we offer a full range of manufacturing services, including ULSI and VLSI
wafer manufacturing, wafer probing, assembly and testing, mask production and design
services.
Over the past ten years, customers have utilized TSMC's manufacturing services for a
variety of end-product applications, ranging from computers to Internet appliances,
telecommunication equipment and consumer electronics. We estimate that in 1997 TSMC
produced approximately 3% of the world's supply of ICs.
(2) Customer Applications
Advanced ICs produced for customers by TSMC
are used in a diverse range of end-product applications, including computers,
communication systems, consumer electronic products, and industrial equipment.