By David Manners Posted on 30th October 2023 | Modified on 27th October 2023

PSMC to build fab in Japan

Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) of Taiwan is about to sign an agreement with Japanese investment fund SBI Holdings to build a foundry fab in Japan, reports the Nikkei.

The fab will cost $2.6 billion and run 55nm and 28nm processes starting in 2026. The fab will be set up to run 10k 300mm wpm.

Japan’s Ministry of  Economy Trade and Industry (METI) will provide a subsidy.


The intention is that this should be the first of seceral PSMC fabs in Japan. The first one will be built in Miyagi Prefecture. Construction is scheduled to start next year.


 

 

 


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