Article · chipsDeep readWhy only a few foundries make the leading-edge chips
Leading-edge chip manufacturing has collapsed to a handful of companies, in practice one clear leader and two challengers. The reasons are structural: staggering cost, an unforgiving learning curve, and a feedback loop that punishes falling behind. Here is how it works.
BitByteCore Silicon Desk · Jul 31, 2026 · 8 min read
