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Apple Pulls Back the Curtain on American Chip Manufacturing
Apple has revealed an unprecedented look at how its custom silicon is manufactured in the United States, showcasing the intricate process behind the chips powering iPhones and Macs. The disclosure comes as the tech giant deepens its domestic production commitments amid growing national interest in semiconductor self-sufficiency.
Key Takeaways
- Apple reveals detailed look at its US chip manufacturing process for the first time
- Each chip undergoes hundreds of processing steps in ultra-clean fabrication environments
- Disclosure comes as CHIPS Act funding flows to domestic semiconductor production
- US currently produces only 12% of global semiconductors, down from 37% in 1990
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