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Japan well on the way to chip-making’s vanguard

Tokyo’s ambitious semiconductor production roadmap points toward the 1nm leading edge

by Scott Foster November 25, 2023November 28, 2023

Rapidus represents Japan's best chance at getting back to the cutting-edge of chip-making. Image: Twitter

Developments at Rapidus and TSMC highlight Japan’s attempt to advance to the leading edge of semiconductor manufacturing. It is a comprehensive effort devoid of the financial, social and political difficulties seen in Germany, the US and China.

Rapidus, Japan’s advanced semiconductor production venture, will work on 1nm integrated circuit design with the University of Tokyo and the CEA-Leti research institute of France, according to Japanese media reports.

This should put it on a process technology development track converging with Intel.