TOKYO -- Rapidus, which aims to bring production of leading-edge semiconductors back to Japan, is set to start construction on a second plant in Hokkaido in fiscal 2027. Production of 1.4-nanometer chips -- among the world's most advanced -- is scheduled to start early as 2029, narrowing the gap with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest chip foundry.
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Japan's Rapidus to build cutting-edge 1.4-nm chip plant in race with TSMC
Construction to begin in fiscal 2027, production to start as early as 2029
The Japanese company's planned preparations to produce the world's most advanced chips come in support of Rapidus' overarching goal to reshore advanced semiconductor production. (Source photos by Rie Ishii)
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