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Sources: TSMC is exploring plans to work with Elon Musk's Terafab project as it mulls a presence in Texas, adding to its existing plans to expand in Arizona (Tim Culpan/Culpium)

[Exclusive] Taiwanese foundry giant may use Terafab as anchor client for a future Texas semiconductor factory.

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TSMC is considering working with Elon Musk's Terafab project as it explores a potential presence in Texas. This move would add to the company's existing plans to expand in Arizona. According to Techmeme, TSMC may use Terafab as an anchor client for a future Texas semiconductor factory.

The reports did not provide further details on the potential partnership or the Texas factory.

TSMC's plans for expansion in the US are underway, with Arizona being a previously announced location.

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