TSMC: Establish R & D base in Tsukuba: to expand 3DIC research
February 10
TSMC:
It has become clear that TSMC in Taiwan has a policy of establishing a research and development base for advanced semiconductors in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture.
At the board of directors meeting on February 9, TSMC decided to “establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Japan.”
TSMC officials:
We plan to establish a research and development base for advanced semiconductor materials in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture by the end of this year.
It means “promoting research and development in collaboration with Japanese companies”.
Japanese goverment:
With the third supplementary budget this year, we are increasing the fund by 90 billion yen for the development of advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology.
Japan-Taiwan sources:
If there is a request from TSMC, “There is a possibility that this fund will be used to support it.”
NHK news
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/shutoken-news/20210210/1000060133.html
TSMC, the largest contract manufacturer, to establish a new development center in Tsukuba
TSMC:
Establish a joint development base for miniaturization of advanced semiconductors and packaging technology in Tsukuba City.
Tokyo Electron
SCREEN Holdings,
Shin-Etsu Chemical,
JSR, etc.
Leading companies are expected to participate.
AIST and NEDO:
In addition, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)
New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO)
Scheduled for cooperation.
Pilot line construction:
Build a pilot line in the base.
Necessary for further miniaturization,
In addition to film formation and cleaning technology
3D technology for stacking chips, etc.
Development will start in sequence.
Each aimed at practical application to prospect 25 years.
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry:
The government was also increased by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in the third supplementary budget for FY2008.
Support Japan-Taiwan cooperation through post 5G funds and other means.
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TSMC Board of Directors Meeting Resolutions
Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C.,
Feb. 9, 2021
SMC (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM)
today held a meeting of the Board of Directors, which passed the following resolutions:
5. Approved the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Japan
to expand our 3DIC material research, with a paid-in capital of not more than ¥18.6 billion (approximately US$186 million).