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[News] TSMC Reportedly Cuts 28nm Output by Over 25% Since Early 2026 as Advanced Node Push Accelerates

What happened

TSMC reportedly cut 28nm monthly wafer starts by over 25% since early 2026, dropping from 200,000 to 150,000 units, as Fab 15A converts to a 4nm base. This capacity reduction aims to improve capital efficiency and steer customers to 12nm, creating spillover demand for UMC and Vanguard. The move signals a strategic shift away from legacy nodes, likely tightening supply and driving up prices for mature node wafers.

Impact and signal

High impactImpact score: 85/100

Affected components and suppliers

28nmMature NodeWafer

TSMC UMCVanguardVIS

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Source and time

Source: TrendForce · 6/21/2026 · View original source

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[News] TSMC Reportedly Cuts 28nm Output by Over 25% Since Early 2026 as Advanced Node Push Accelerates

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