TSMC is preparing to open its first chip production facility in Japan, which the company itself confirmed a few weeks ago. In fact, it has been an open secret, but finally, it has been confirmed that Sony plays an important role in this story. The Japanese company will invest in this production facility of the processor manufacturer in Japan, making it its most important ally.
Sony is working with TSMC for its chip plant in Japan
It is also a major investment of around $500 million. So, it is a clear commitment to this new factory of the company in Japan.
Although this is a large investment, Sony will only have a 20% stake in this TSMC manufacturing facility in Japan. The cost of manufacturing this facility in Japan is estimated to be around $7 billion. In addition, the Japanese government is supporting the arrival of this plant in Japan, so there is a clear interest in making sure everything goes quickly and smoothly.
The plant is expected to help supply semiconductor wafers to the automotive and consumer electronics industries. The company expects the plant to be able to produce about 45,000 12-inch semiconductor wafers per month. They will be developed using 20- to 28-nanometer technology.
TSMC also expects to create about 1,500 jobs at the plant, which is scheduled to open in Japan. According to the processor manufacturer’s plans, everything should be ready in about three years and the plant should be operational as early as the end of 2024. Construction and installation of the plant is scheduled to begin early next year.