TSMC stops working with Chinese companies due to U.S. restrictions

Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing company TSMC has halted production of advanced silicon under a contract with Chinese semiconductor startup Biren Technology to ensure compliance with U.S. regulations.

TSMC (China) has stopped production of advanced silicon wafers under a contract with semiconductor startup Biren Technology (China) to ensure compliance, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. Complies with US regulations.

While TSMC doesn’t yet know whether Biren’s products comply with U.S. regulations, the Taiwanese chipmaker has decided to stop supplying the Chinese startup.

Previously, on October 21, Biren, one of China’s most promising semiconductor designers, announced that the company’s artificial intelligence chips made by TSMC are exempt from export restrictions. new. .United States because the product specification does not meet the restricted standards. A TSMC representative said the company complies with all relevant regulations and declined to comment further.

TSMC reports nearly $9 billion in third-quarter 2022 profit

Biren is considered a rival to leading U.S. chipmaker Nvidia’s graphics chips. Nvidia recently announced that it could not sell its most advanced AI products in the Chinese market.

U.S. measures aimed at limiting technological development that can be used to support the Chinese military appear to be hindering access to advanced technologies.

On October 7, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which plays a key role in the design and implementation of export controls, announced new rules. Regarding export control measures. export control. Imported chips and semiconductor equipment limit China’s ability to buy and produce high-end chips.

The new rules include restricting the export of some chips used in supercomputers and tightening regulations on semiconductor sales.

Wei, chief executive of C.C., said in a statement. TSMC, the world’s largest foundry chip maker, said it complied with all relevant regulations and “will continue to serve all customers around the world.” . . /.