Japan gets 16nm process technology at TSMC’s Kumamoto Fab
TSMC has launched mass production at its Kumamoto fab in Japan, a milestone marking the nation’s first production of FinFET-based logic chips. Operated by Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), the facility can process up to 55,000 300-mm wafer starts monthly using process technologies ranging from 40nm to 12nm. These nodes cater to high-demand automotive, consumer electronics, and ultra-low-power device applications, supported by a $3 billion government subsidy as part of an $8.27 billion investment. Plans are underway for a second fab at the site, which will introduce 6 and 7nm technologies by 2027, while discussions for a potential third fab demonstrate the region’s growing strategic importance. This project underscores TSMC’s broader globalization strategy, following its Fab 21 in Arizona and ESMC facility in Germany.
My Take
TSMC’s strategic localization ensures supply chain resilience for its partners and reinforces Japan’s role in semiconductor innovation.
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