TSMC 16nm node also in short supply

DigiTimes writes TSMC continues to see strong orders from clients. The Taiwanese foundry's 7nm capacity is fully utilized thanks to booming demand from 5G applications and now the less advanced nodes like 10nm, 12nm and 16nm are seeing tight capacity too. The site writes that now even the lead time of TSMC's 16nm process is extending due to high demand:

Less advanced processes, including the 16nm node, have also seen tight capacity, with delivery lead time extended. The foundry house is likely to see even stronger revenue growth in 2020. Packaging firm ASE Technology will also see strong growth momentum in 2020 coming from the 5G sector. In Taiwan, the government is ready to auction off its 5G spectrum to telecom operators in December, but it has yet to decide whether a dedicated frequency band should be reserved for other private enterprises or entities to implement their respective 5G vertical applications.

Basically, companies wishing to produce chips via TSMC will need to book early enough or risk product delays.