April 27, 2026 -
TSMC outlined its manufacturing technology roadmap through 2029 at its North American Technology Symposium 2026. According to Tom’s Hardware, the company introduced its 1.2nm- and 1.3nm-class processes, A12 and A13, both targeted for production in 2029, along with an unexpected extension of the N2 family, N2U. The report also notes that A16 volume production is now slated for 2027, marking a delay from its previously expected 2026 timeline.
For customers, A13 is expected to serve as a core option for next-generation AI accelerators and high-end CPUs, while A12 extends backside power delivery into more advanced computing products. N2U, meanwhile, fills the cost-efficiency gap across mobile, AI, and HPC segments, as noted by Commercial Times.