TSMC’s Advanced Packaging Plant No. 7 in Chiayi set to become world’s largest｜Taiwan News

TSMC's Chiayi Advanced Packaging Plant

• 🚀 TSMC is showcasing its Advanced Packaging Plant No. 7 in Chiayi, Taiwan, for the first time.
• 📍 Located in Chiayi, this plant is transforming former sugarcane fields into fields of silicon.
• 💡 It is projected to become the world's largest advanced wafer packaging base, signifying a major expansion.

Construction Progress and Scale

• 🛠️ The first phase (P1) of the plant has already begun equipment installation, while the second phase (P2) is under construction.
• 📏 The two plants will feature a combined cleanroom area of 110,000 square meters, equivalent to over 16 football fields.
• 💼 This massive development is expected to generate 2,500 direct high-tech jobs in the region.

Driving Factors and Strategic Importance

• 📈 The expansion is primarily fueled by the AI boom, which has significantly increased global demand for semiconductor chips.
• 🇹🇼 TSMC's production capacity is strategically distributed across Taiwan, with increasing and accelerating projects.
• 🔑 Southern Taiwan is recognized for its strong semiconductor corridor, highlighting the region's importance in the industry.

Addressing Industrial Safety Concerns

• ⚠️ Due to high demand for AI chips, 6,000 to 8,000 people work on site daily, leading to past industrial safety incidents involving contractors.
• ✅ TSMC's Chairman ordered a comprehensive strengthening of industrial safety measures, with TSMC directly managing the safety committee.
• 훈련 Six safety hazard training programs have been implemented, utilizing high-tech simulations for operations like hoisting and forklift use.
• 🤝 TSMC is also collaborating with construction companies to establish the Taiwan Semiconductor Construction Safety Association.

Future Outlook and Commitment

• 🌟 The Chiayi site has significant room for expansion, potentially up to a sixth phase, reinforcing its long-term potential.
• 🌍 This plant is anticipated to solidify its status as the world's largest advanced packaging plant.
• 🇹🇼 TSMC demonstrates its determination to keep its roots in Taiwan by continuously increasing domestic production capacity investments.