Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world's leading dedicated semiconductor foundry, headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Founded in 1987 by Dr. Morris Chang, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model, focusing exclusively on manufacturing ICs for clients without designing its own. It manufactures over 11,000 products for hundreds of customers using advanced process technologies, including cutting-edge 3nm and 5nm nodes. TSMC's chips are vital components in industries such as computing, consumer electronics, and automotive. With major fabs in Taiwan and expanding global operations, including facilities in the U.S. and Japan, TSMC plays a critical role in the global technology supply chain.