➀ The article discusses the SRAM density of Intel's 18A process and TSMC's N2 process, highlighting the advantages of TSMC's N2 in terms of SRAM density and GAA technology.

➁ TSMC's 2nm process is expected to be introduced in 2025, with key technologies including GAA transistors and backside power supply networks.

➂ The challenges of manufacturing 2nm technology, including the complexity of GAA transistors and the dependency on EUV tools, are also addressed.

➀ Intel's CEO Pat Gelsinger has retired, with David Zinsner and Michelle Johnston Holthaus stepping in as interim co-CEOs.

➁ The board is said to have approached TSMC's former chairman Mark Liu as a potential successor.

➂ Gelsinger's exit follows a disappointing turnaround plan and organizational changes.

➀ TrendForce predicts that TSMC will capture 66% of the global wafer foundry market revenue in 2025.

➁ The growth rate of the wafer foundry market is expected to increase by 20.3% in 2025, with TSMC contributing significantly.

➂ Key factors affecting the 2025 wafer foundry market include macroeconomic uncertainty and export control policy upgrades.

➃ The demand for wafer foundry is expected to grow due to chip manufacturing localization in major countries and regions.

➄ The capacity utilization rate of wafer foundry factories is expected to continue to rise in 2025.

➅ TSMC will lead in capital expenditure among the top ten wafer foundry companies globally in 2025.

➆ China's 12-inch wafer capacity is expected to account for 34% of the global total by 2027.

➇ Taiwan's advanced process capacity will decrease to 54% by 2027, while the US will increase to 21%.

➈ The process technology roadmap shows that Intel is closing the gap, while Samsung is falling behind.

➉ TSMC still occupies 69% of the global advanced process capacity.

➊ AI brings new opportunities to the wafer foundry industry.

➀ TSMC founder Morris Chang revealed the details of his successor training, where Liu Deren refused to take over a department with only a few dozen employees, and Wei Zhejia accepted it with enthusiasm.

➁ Chang's retirement in 2005 was followed by a failed transition, and TSMC's performance declined under the leadership of his successor, Tsai Li-hsiung.

➂ Chang returned to TSMC in 2009 to turn around the company, improving technology and workforce morale, and transforming the company's market position.

➀ TSMC plans to invest as scheduled over the next ten years, with the Economic Bureau preparing for water and electricity supply.

➁ TSMC may build one factory in Taiwan every year, according to Kuo Chih-wei of the Taiwan's top economic official.

➂ TSMC's 2nm orders have exceeded expectations, with Apple likely to remain the exclusive supplier of Apple's high-end processors.