Japan wants TSMC, Sony to build 20 nanometer chip plant: report
Japan's federal government wants Taiwan Semiconductor Developing Co Ltd (TSMC) and Sony Group to get 1 trillion yen ($9.19 billion) to build Japan's 1st 20 nanometer semiconductor plant to create chips for cars, professional machinery and own home appliance, the Nikkan Kogyo newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Beneath the concept formulated by the Ministry of Market, Trade and Industry, TSMC and Sony would create a factory close to the Japanese company's image sensor plant in southwest Japan, the article said.
"As it is a good speculation, we avoid commenting," a good Sony spokeswoman told Reuters.
TSMC didn't immediately respond to a contact requesting comment.
Source: japantoday.com
