TSMC’s new Kumamoto, Japan plant will begin commercial production by the end of 2024, with Sony and Denso as initial customers. This $13.5 billion investment, supported by significant Japanese government funding, will produce advanced chips, solidifying Japan’s position in the semiconductor industry. A second plant is planned, further expanding TSMC’s global presence and creating investment opportunities.
TSMC is establishing its first Japanese wafer fabrication plant in Kumamoto, set to begin mass production before the end of 2024. This significant investment will supply chips to Sony and Denso, initially focusing on 22nm and 28nm nodes, with plans to expand to 6nm and 7nm in the future. The project, supported by the Japanese government, aims to revitalize Japan’s semiconductor industry and strengthen its supply chain. This development reflects the global demand for semiconductors driven by the electric vehicle and AI industries.
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