MediaTek Develops First SoC with TSMC's N2P Process: Advancement in 2nm Technology

Advancement in 2nm Technology MediaTek Develops the First SoC with TSMC's N2P Process

2025-09-23 Source: Press release | Translated by AI 1 min Reading Time

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Mediatek has announced the successful development of a chip based on TSMC's advanced 2nm N2P process. The first system-on-chip (SoC) from the Taiwanese semiconductor company is set to go into mass production by the end of 2026.

Mediatek has designed a system-on-chip to be manufactured using TSMC's N2P process.(Image: AI-generated) — Mediatek has designed a system-on-chip to be manufactured using TSMC's N2P process.
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The move toward smaller structures is central to the semiconductor industry: The denser the transistors can be packed, the more powerful and energy-efficient processors can be built. This not only enables faster smartphones and servers but also applications in areas such as automotive or edge computing.

Mediatek has now developed a chip based on TSMC's N2P process. Using the N2P node, TSMC relies on a nanosheet transistor structure, which offers up to 18 percent more performance at the same power consumption, approximately 36 percent less energy consumption, and a 1.2 times logic density compared to the current 3nm generation (N3E).

Race for 2nm Technology

In the global competition, TSMC's 2nm technology is considered a decisive milestone: While Intel plans to compete with its 18A node (1.8nm) in 2027/28 and Samsung Foundry has already announced its first 2nm designs, TSMC aims to maintain its technological leadership with the N2P process. Mediatek is positioning itself early as one of the first chip designers with market-ready designs based on 2nm technology.

Mediatek aims to use the new chips in flagship applications ranging from mobile devices and automobiles to data centers. According to Mediatek President Joe Chen, the collaboration with TSMC marks another milestone in their long-standing partnership. TSMC Manager Kevin Zhang also emphasized the significance of this step for energy-efficient high-performance applications.

Mediatek chipsets are now found in smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, consumer electronics, notebooks, as well as IoT and smart home devices. The company is also increasingly gaining significance in the automotive sector, especially in infotainment and connectivity solutions. (sb)

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