(Image credit: Getty / Bloomberg) TSMC intends to raise base quotes on advanced chip production services by up to 10%, according to Nikkei , which cites people with knowledge of the matter. The price hike reflects increased demand for sophisticated processors by the AI sector, raising costs of tools and materials, as well as amplified investments in new production capacities. Go deeper with TH Premium: Chipmaking For advanced process technologies — which TSMC considers 7nm-class and below — TSMC plans to raise baseline prices by 5% to 10%, depending on the particular production node and customer, the report claims. Furthermore, customers that need additional HPC chip capacity beyond their original volume requirements will reportedly have to pay another 10% to 15% premium on top of the standard increase, which means that some services will get a price hike of around 25%, if the report is accurate.…