Japanese semiconductor manufacturer Rapidus is aiming to achieve mass production of 2nm chips by 2027. The company is expected to deliver its first batch of sample wafers this July and will provide early design tools to customers to assist in the development of prototype products. Mukesh Khare, h...

According to MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, Fujitsu is developing a 2nm CPU named “MONAKA” based on designs from Arm. The chip is scheduled for commercialization in 2027 and is intended for AI and data center applications. A higher-performance successor is planned for the next-generation supercomputer ...

According to a report from MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, Japanese automaker Honda is reportedly considering investing in Rapidus, Japan’s public-private foundry venture, to secure access to advanced chips and prepare for potential geopolitical risks. Nikkei notes that Honda is weighing a stake in Rap...

Amidst a complex international landscape and a sharply polarized end-market demand, the global foundry industry is entering a period of reorganization, marked by frequent personnel changes and merger rumors. Meanwhile, the development of advanced process technologies has picked up steam, while the m...

According to a report from MoneyDJ, citing Nikkei, Japanese foundry Rapidus launched its 2nm pilot production line on April 1. As reported by Tom’s Hardware, the company has begun adjusting its equipment in preparation for wafer test production that will begin later this month. Nikkei further high...