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TSMC Achieves 98% Yield on CoWoS-L with 5.5x Reticle Size, 14x Comes in 2029

What happened

TSMC achieved 98% yield on CoWoS-L packaging, enabling 5.5x reticle size chips in mass production. This milestone confirms TSMC's capability to handle larger dies, though thermal warping remains a challenge. Neutral impact on immediate pricing.

Impact and signal

Low impactImpact score: 15/100

Affected components and suppliers

CoWoS-LAdvanced Packaging

TSMC

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Source and time

Source: TechPowerUp · 8/13/2026 · View original source

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TSMC Achieves 98% Yield on CoWoS-L with 5.5x Reticle Size, 14x Comes in 2029

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