Rapidus, University of Tokyo plan 1-nm chip tech with French partner

Cross-border tie-up seen ensuring stable supply chains for next-gen products

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Transistor structures on chips change under 1-nm technology, an area in which Japan has little expertise. © Reuters

RYO MUKANO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese chipmaker Rapidus and the University of Tokyo are partnering with French research institute Leti to jointly develop basic technology for designing chips using technology in the 1-nanometer range, Nikkei has learned.

The partners will begin actively exchanging staff and sharing technology as early as next year. Leti will contribute its expertise in chip components to build an infrastructure for supplying 1-nm products.

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