# TSMC

> TSMC is the world's largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, manufacturing the leading-edge chips that power AI, mobile, and high-performance computing. Its research collaborations advance EUV lithography, transistor scaling, and advanced 3D packaging.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/companies/tsmc/](https://selltoscientists.com/companies/tsmc/)*

**Industry:** Semiconductors
**R&D spend:** $6.2B
**Academic collaborations:** 290
**Patents:** 56,000