TSMC is apparently planning on entering into joint ventures with certain Japanese companies, including Sony, Toyota, and Mitsubishi. The news arrives after a recent report surfaced that stated that the firm is planning on building a chip production plant in Japan.
According to a UDN report, the world’s largest contract chipmaker is rumored to be in talks to cooperate with Japanese tech giant Sony along with local automobile makers Toyota and Mitsubishi Electric as well. While the company has declined to comment on the matter as of right now, the report added that the firm is expected to focus on setting up a materials research and development center in Japan that could be completed within this year.
Taiwan’s media also reported that TSMC will be establishing joint ventures with Sony, Toyota, and Mitsubishi to build a factory in Japan. These joint ventures will apparently involve investments of up to 1.6 trillion Yen (roughly about 14.4 billion US Dollars). In our previous report, we had said that the chipmaker will be building its new production site in the Kumamoto Prefecture, which is also close to one of Sony’s plants. Similarly, we had also reported on the local government urging TSMC and Sony to build a 20nm chip production plant.
Furthermore, TSMC has stated that it is setting up a materials research and development center in Japan to expand the research of three dimensional chip materials. The company has already established a wholly owned subsidiary and has selected Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture for the location. On the other hand, its rumored joint venture will have Sony be responsible for land and the plant, while TSMC will provide the process technology to produce 20 to 40nm semiconductors for automobiles, machinery, and home appliances as well.
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