Taiwan’s PSMC & Japan’s SBI Building Miyagi Chip Plant

 Summary:

• PSMC and SBI Holdings are collaborating on a chip fabrication facility in Miyagi, Japan.
• The project involves an initial investment of around $2.6 billion and is scheduled to start operations in 2026.
• The facility will focus on producing semiconductors for various industries, including automotive and IT.
• It aims to manufacture 10,000 12-inch silicon wafers per month.
• Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry will provide significant support, contributing up to $1.1 billion from a semiconductor fund.
• The project enhances domestic chip production for economic security.
• This collaboration strengthens Japan's semiconductor industry and global market presence.

Taiwan's Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (PSMC) is set to join forces with Japanese investment firm SBI Holdings to embark on an ambitious project in Japan's northern Miyagi prefecture.

This collaboration will result in the construction of a cutting-edge chip fabrication facility, and the initial investment for this endeavor is expected to be around $2.6 billion. The facility is slated to commence operations in 2026, with a primary focus on bolstering

 semiconductor supplies that cater to various industries, including the automotive sector. As part of this joint venture, PSMC and SBI will oversee the operations of the Miyagi plant, which is anticipated to manufacture an impressive 10,000 12-inch silicon wafers monthly. This production capacity is specifically geared towards supporting the demand for computing chips within the automotive and IT sectors. (Read More )