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TechInsights reports that producing wafers at TSMC's Arizona fab costs only 10% more than in Taiwan, contradicting claims of excessive U.S. production costs.

High expenses stem mainly from building the first overseas fab in decades with unskilled labor, not operational costs.

Equipment costs, which dominate wafer expenses, are consistent across locations. Labor costs, though higher in the U.S., account for less than 2% of total costs due to automation.

Logistics are slightly more complex but not significantly costlier. TSMC reportedly charges a 30% premium for U.S.-made chips.

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[–] Tm12@lemmy.ca 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

The land cost by itself in the Fraser Valley would be prohibitive for Langley, I would think.

[–] xmunk@sh.itjust.works 4 points 11 months ago

Probably, but don't tell them that. Also, I was originally going to suggest Surrey but fuck even that's nearing Burnaby pricing now.

Maybe that could try and build it somewhere in the five square meters of flat land we have to offer in New West? New West Station is already themed for techy dystopianism.