TSMC mulls next-gen chip fab in Japan

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) is exploring the possibility of constructing a third chip manufacturing plant in Japan, aiming to produce cutting-edge 3-nanometer chips. This move could potentially transform Japan into a prominent global hub for semiconductor production. TSMC, renowned for its role as the primary chip supplier for tech giants like Nvidia and Apple, has discreetly informed its supply chain partners about this prospective project. Codenamed TSMC Fab-23 Phase 3, the proposed facility would be situated in the southern Japanese prefecture of Kumamoto. While TSMC is already in the process of establishing one plant in Japan for less advanced chips, the timeline for commencing construction on this third facility remains undisclosed.
Taipei Times

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