( Observer Network ) In order to enable global semiconductor giant Taiwan Metamorphosis (TSMC) to land in Japan, the Japanese government officially approved TSMC's plan to build a factory in Japan on the 17th and promised a subsidy amount of up to 476 billion yen (approximately RMB 23.8 billion).
If everything goes well, TSMC will work with Sony Group and Nippon Denso Co., Ltd. (DENSO) to mainly produce it for Japanese customers.
Japan Kyodo News reported on June 17 that countries around the world are competing for the procurement of semiconductor for various electronic products. Ensuring stable supply of their own country has become an important issue for the government. Japan is behind in semiconductor production, so the Japanese government hopes to consolidate its production foundation by providing subsidies and other means.
17, the Japanese government announced that based on relevant laws supporting the construction of semiconductor factories in China, TSMC and others approved the plan to build factories in Kumamoto Prefecture, with a maximum subsidy of 476 billion yen (approximately RMB 23.8 billion). It is reported that the subsidies to TSMC and others are the first project based on relevant laws and will be distributed one after another by the end of 2024.
TSMC previously jointly announced with Sony that it will set up TSMC Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM) in Kumamoto, Japan, to provide foundry services with 22/28 nanometer process technology to meet the strong demand for semiconductor chip in the global market.
In addition, DENSO is the fifth largest automotive chip factory in the world, but as fuel vehicles, electric vehicles and self-driving technologies use more and more key components, semiconductors' position in the automotive industry is becoming increasingly important. In order to meet the long-term and stable supply of automotive chips, DENSO also invested in joint project JASM and obtained more than 10% equity .
TSMC CEO Wei Zhejia said: "More and more digital transformation is creating incredible opportunities for our customers, who rely on our professional technology to connect digital life and real life. We are happy to be supported by an industry leader and our long-term customer, Sony, to provide a brand new factory for the market in Japan, and at the same time, we are excited about the opportunity to introduce more Japanese talents to TSMC's big family."
Wei Zhejia Data Picture丨Taiwan United News
According to the plan, JASM's fab in Japan is planned to start construction in 2022, covering an area of about 213,000 square meters and employing about 1,700 people. It is expected to start production by the end of 2024, with a monthly output of 45,000 12-inch wafers. With strong support from the Japanese government, initial capital expenditure is estimated to be approximately US$7 billion.
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