TSMC's N2 (2nm-class) manufacturing technology promises to provide numerous advantages over existing N3 (3nm-class) fabrication processes as it is set to adopt nanosheet gate-all-around transistors and NanoFlex. However, it will come at a much higher price than expected as the world's No.1 foundry will sell N2 wafers at a price that is roughly two times higher compared to a price of an N5 wafer, according to China Times. But there is a catch.
TSMC's quote for a 300-mm wafer process using its N2 technology will exceed $30,000, according to the report. Previously it was expected that world's largest contract maker of chips will charge around $25,000 per N2 wafer, up significantly from around $18,500 per N3 (3nm-class) wafer. If the information is accurate, an N2 wafer will cost two times more than an N4/N5 wafer, which is believed to cost around $15,000 today.
