chipmaker

American  

[chip-mey-ker] / ˈtʃɪpˌmeɪ kər /

noun

1. a manufacturer of electronic chips. chip.

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Other Word Forms

• chipmaking noun

Etymology

Origin of chipmaker

chip ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

TSMC, the world's biggest semiconductor chipmaker, is suing Lo alleging the "high probability" that he shared confidential information with his new employer.

From Barron's

This would potentially take a key customer away from Nvidia and challenge the chipmaker’s dominant position in the sector.

From The Wall Street Journal

The volatile market was calmed last week only when AI chipmaker Nvidia reported strong earnings.

From Los Angeles Times

Japanese chipmaker Rapidus plans to start building a second factory to produce cutting-edge semiconductors in a race with Taiwanese industry leader TSMC, local media reports said.

From Barron's

But it’s clearly the latter topic that has the chipmaker on edge, and the perception that it’s engaged in vendor financing to make demand appear strong.

From MarketWatch