Tech News: Google's Tensor G5 Chips to be Manufactured by TSMC

In a significant strategic shift, 谷歌 has transitioned its chip manufacturing operations from Samsung Semiconductor to 台积公司 , as reported by various media outlets. The move comes as Google gears up to introduce the Tensor G5 chip, slated for use in the upcoming Pixel 10 series smartphones, expected next year.

This transition was hinted at last September when this publication disclosed Google's intention to move away from Samsung and towards TSMC for chip fabrication. Now, with continued tracking and confirmation from external sources, the shift is becoming increasingly apparent.

Reports suggest that shipping manifests for samples of the Google Tensor G5 have been uncovered. While the term "Tensor G5" is not explicitly mentioned, foreign media outlets indicate that the abbreviation "LGA" found in the manifests likely refers to "Laguna Beach," a codename associated with the G5 chip.

The inclusion of "A0" in the manifest suggests that it may represent the initial version of the chip, possibly in a damaged state. Additionally, references to "NPI-OPEN" further indicate early samples of the Tensor G5, with System-Level Testing (SLT) suggesting some form of validation. The mention of "InFo-PoP" points to TSMC's packaging technology.

Furthermore, the manifest reveals that the Pixel 10 Pro could feature a whopping 16GB of RAM, indicating Google's intent to provide ample memory in its Pixel 10 lineup. Previous reports hinted at the possibility of the Pixel 9 Pro also sporting 16GB of RAM, making it highly likely that the Pixel 10 Pro will follow suit. Interestingly, the exporter is listed as "China Taiwan Google," while the importer is identified as Tessolve Semiconductor, based in India.

Industry analysts interpret Google's shift in strategy as a testament to TSMC's technological prowess, prompting Google to align itself with TSMC for future collaborations. This move signals a potentially tighter partnership between the two entities moving forward.

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