Rapidus secures Canon, SoftBank backing for 2nm chip ambitions
Canon has reportedly entered final negotiations to invest in a state-backed chipmaker, while SoftBank prepares to increase its financial support, marking a significant step in Japan’s bid to revitalize its semiconductor industry. Kyodo News reported that the funding aims to support mass production of 2nm chips at the Chitose plant in Hokkaido by the second half of fiscal 2027 and establish a foundation for future 1.4nm manufacturing.
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