TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, is considering building a new chip factory in Japan. The company's senior vice president of business development, Kevin Zhang, made the announcement at a news conference in Yokohama on Monday.
Zhang said that TSMC is currently evaluating several sites in Japan for the new factory. The company is looking for a location that has a good supply of water and electricity, as well as a skilled workforce.
The new factory would be used to produce advanced semiconductor chips. TSMC is not yet saying what specific nodes it would produce at the factory, but it is likely to be at least 2nm or even 1nm.
The construction of the new factory would be a major investment for TSMC. The company has not yet said how much it would cost, but it is likely to be in the billions of dollars.
The decision to build a new factory in Japan is a sign of TSMC's commitment to the Japanese market. The company has been expanding its operations in Japan in recent years, and it now has two factories in the country.
The new factory would be a major boost for the Japanese semiconductor industry. Japan is currently a major player in the global semiconductor market, but it has been losing market share to countries like South Korea and Taiwan. The new factory would help to ensure that Japan remains a major player in the global semiconductor industry.
The construction of the new factory is also a sign of the growing demand for semiconductors. The global semiconductor market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, and TSMC is well-positioned to capitalize on this growth.
The new factory is expected to begin construction in 2024 and to start production in 2026.
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