The Significant Impact of the Taiwan Earthquake on Tech Giants' Supply Chains
Wednesday, 3 April 2024, 13:50
The Impact of Taiwan Earthquake on Tech Supply Chains
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan has disrupted the global technology industry, affecting key players like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), Apple, and NVIDIA.
Structural Damage at TSMC's Facilities
- Beams and columns at TSMC's N3 fab in Tainan have been damaged, leading to a complete shutdown of production.
- EUV machines essential for manufacturing processes below 7nm are unable to operate due to the earthquake.
Potential Impact on Apple: Concerns about potential delays in Apple's product supply chain arise due to disruptions at TSMC.
Global Chip Shortage Concerns: The earthquake compounds the strain on the tech supply chain, prompting concerns about potential disruptions.
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