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MORRIS CHANG AND THE ORIGINS OF TSMC

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Morris Chang's autobiography details the founding of TSMC, now a leading semiconductor manufacturer. Despite setbacks at Texas Instruments and General Instrument, Chang's vision for a dedicated semiconductor foundry helped create the first major "fabless" company model. Initially dismissed by industry peers, TSMC's success highlights the foresight in Chang's strategies and his pivotal role in shaping the semiconductor landscape.