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Pros and Cons of Apple’s and TSMC’s Interdependence

Pros and Cons of Apple’s and TSMC’s Interdependence

So far in this series, we’ve looked at Apple’s (AAPL) component suppliers. Apple is manufacturing its A12 processors that would power its 2018 iPhone models on TSMC’s (TSM) 7-nm (nanometer) node. TSMC is Apple’s sole foundry partner and has exposure to Apple in areas other than the A12 processors. For instance, it manufactures modems Intel (INTC) designed for use in iPhones.