TSMC to begin 1.4nm A14 chip production in 2028, expands 3nm family with N3P and N3X

In brief: TSMC has announced that its A14 (1.4nm-class) chip manufacturing process will enter production in 2028, following the rollout of its 2nm technology later this year and building on its current lineup of 3nm-class chips. The company says the A14 node represents a significant leap in both performance and efficiency. The roadmap was unveiled this week at the North American Technology Symposium. As part of the announcement, TSMC revealed plans for an intermediary A16 node, slated for release in late 2026. This node will serve as a stepping stone toward the more transformative A14 process. A key highlight of the A14 generation is NanoFlex Pro, an enhanced transistor architecture that enables chip designers to fine-tune configurations for optimal power, performance, and area based on the specific requirements of each application. While TSMC hasn't disclosed all the technical details of NanoFlex Pro, it's expected to build on the company's existing FinFlex architecture, which allo ... Read full article.