Chipmaker Marvell is in discussions with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to produce chips built on an advanced 1.4-nanometer process, with a target of 2028, according to a report surfaced by marketscreener.com.
The "nanometer" figure refers to a chip's manufacturing process generation. Smaller numbers generally signal more advanced production technology, allowing more transistors to be packed onto a chip. A move toward 1.4nm would place Marvell among the customers pursuing TSMC's most cutting-edge manufacturing, which is still several years from the stated 2028 timeline.
TSMC is the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, building chips designed by other companies. Marvell designs semiconductors used in data centers, networking, and other infrastructure. A partnership at this process node would tie Marvell's future product roadmap to TSMC's progress in shrinking its manufacturing technology.
The available reporting is limited to the existence of these talks and the 2028 goal. No financial terms, chip specifications, volume commitments, or official confirmation from either company were included in the source. As with any reported negotiation, the discussions could change in scope or timing before any deal is finalized.
Why it matters: Securing access to the most advanced chip manufacturing years in advance is how companies like Marvell position themselves to compete in data-center and AI-related markets, where staying on the leading edge of chip technology is a key advantage.