Human error and worst-case scenarios blamed for chipmaking disruption

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Plant shut down after a technician accidentally flipped the wrong switch, state-run utility Taiwan Power says

Singapore/Taipei — Human error and worst-case scenarios triggered a widespread power outage in Taiwan, rocking its reliability as a top supplier of computer chips as the industry grapples with a global shortage.

The fragility of the power grid has now become a global issue. Taiwan is home to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, the world’s largest contract chipmaker, and a few hours without electricity is enough to disrupt global supply chains. TSMC, the world’s top foundry, experienced a brief power dip at some facilities, but the supply is back to normal, the company said. There was no major impact on its operations, a spokeswoman said. ASE Technology, the world’s largest chip packaging provider, said on Thursday that its operations were affected and the full impact has yet to be determined.

 

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