Microchip Technology Expands Partnership with TSMC to Strengthen Semiconductor Manufacturing Capacity
As part of a larger company initiative to increase supply chain resiliency, this initiative will focus on specialized 40nm processes for Microchip
CHANDLER, Ariz., April 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Microchip Technology (Nasdaq:MCHP) announced it has expanded its partnership with TSMC, the world’s leading semiconductor foundry, to enable a specialized 40 nm manufacturing capacity at Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM), TSMC’s majority-owned manufacturing subsidiary in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. This partnership is part of Microchip’s ongoing strategy to build resiliency in its supply chain. Other initiatives include 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.