
It's notable how Taiwan( 77), despite having fewer fabs than Japan (102), holds a significant influence in the industry due to the TSMC's dominance in advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

The cost of producing 2nm chips is expected to rise by approximately 50% compared to their 3nm counterparts. This means companies like Apple may have to allocate $30,000 for processing a single 300mm wafer using TSMC's N2 fabrication process.

The FAB-LITE model has emerged as a solution to address the growing need for semiconductor products in industries facing capacity constraints.

These specialized manufacturing facilities are the birthplaces of microchips, sensors, and a myriad of electronic components that define our technological landscape.