Nvidia Unveils First U.S.-Made Blackwell Chip Wafer with TSMC in Phoenix
Nvidia has unveiled the first U.S.-manufactured Blackwell chip wafer, produced at TSMC’s semiconductor fabrication plant in Phoenix, Arizona, marking a major step forward in domestic chip production as global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware continues to soar.
The announcement underscores Nvidia’s growing role in shaping the next generation of AI computing infrastructure, while also strengthening the U.S. semiconductor supply chain. According to Nvidia, this milestone “bolsters the U.S. supply chain and onshores the AI technology stack that will turn data into intelligence and secure America’s leadership in the AI era.”
The Blackwell chip wafer, designed for high-performance AI systems, represents one of the most advanced semiconductor products in the world. Its production in the U.S. highlights a shift toward onshore manufacturing as nations compete to secure control over critical technologies.
The initiative also aligns with President Donald Trump’s renewed push to restore American leadership in technology and advanced manufacturing, ensuring the country remains a central player in the rapidly expanding AI ecosystem.
TSMC’s facility in Arizona, one of its most advanced outside Taiwan, will produce chips based on two-, three-, and four-nanometer processes, as well as A16 chips — essential components for AI applications, high-performance computing, and next-generation telecommunications networks. Nvidia noted that the collaboration represents “a landmark step toward securing a resilient semiconductor ecosystem that supports the future of AI innovation.”
The AI and semiconductor sectors have recently witnessed an unprecedented wave of multi-billion-dollar collaborations between major firms including Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom, all competing to expand data center capacity to meet the growing computational demands of generative AI technologies.
TSMC, already the world’s largest producer of advanced chips, has capitalized on this AI-driven boom. The company recently raised its full-year revenue forecast after reporting a record-breaking quarterly profit that exceeded market expectations — a surge largely attributed to demand for AI processors and accelerators.
With Nvidia’s Blackwell architecture now entering U.S.-based production, industry analysts say this development could further accelerate America’s bid to reclaim technological dominance in semiconductor design and fabrication. It also sets a precedent for more strategic partnerships between AI developers and chip manufacturers across the U.S. and Asia.
This collaboration between Nvidia and TSMC symbolizes more than just a milestone in chip production — it marks a decisive moment in the global race to define the technological foundations of the AI era.
