Microchip backs JASM for 40nm production
Microchip Technology has expanded its partnership with TSMC to include a specialized 40 nm manufacturing capacity at Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM)
JASM is TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan and the 40nm process will help Microchip with its supply chain resiliency.
Microchip has a range of legacy silicon manufacturing in the US, and the deal with TSMC includes investing in additional technology to boost internal manufacturing capabilities and capacity, as well as establishing more geographical diversity and redundancy with wafer fab, foundry, assembly, test and OSAT partners.
“Microchip’s reputation for providing responsible and reliable supply management is enhanced with this new TSMC manufacturing path,” said Michael Finley, Microchip senior vice president of worldwide manufacturing and technology. “Customers can have confidence when designing our products into their applications and platforms, with the support of resilient and robust manufacturing capabilities.”
The wafer capacity supply from JASM further strengthens Microchip’s ability to serve a broad base of global customers in a variety of markets including automotive, industrial and networking applications.
“This initiative with Microchip is further proof of TSMC’s commitment to supporting our customers’ long-term growth and innovation,” said Rose Castanares, senior vice president of business management at TSMC North America. “Our expanded collaboration with Microchip will ensure that as leading technologies continue to develop, so will our collective ability to manufacture and deliver those capabilities to global customers when they are needed.”
Microchip says the TSMC partnership and JASM capacity helps reduce the risk of supply chain disruption by offsetting external factors such as frequently changing business conditions and natural disasters, such as the earthquake in Taiwan last week that temporarily halted some production.
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