TSMC's first factory in Japan has begun mass production, producing Japan's most advanced semiconductor chips. These chips will be used in image sensors and cars, strengthening Japan's domestic semiconductor supply chain.
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00:00Taiwanese chip giant TSMC's first factory in Japan has started mass-producing advanced
00:06semiconductors.
00:07The chips use 12 to 28 nanometer processes and will mainly be used in image sensors in
00:14cars.
00:15The fab in Kumamoto is part of Japan's plan to strengthen its domestic supply chain, supporting
00:21local companies like Sony.
00:23Construction of a second factory is scheduled to start at the beginning of next year.