TSMC, Sony to Invest $4.7 Billion in Joint Venture for Image Sensors
- On Monday, the Nikkei business daily reported that Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing plan to spend around 1 trillion yen to jointly produce next-generation microchips in Kumamoto, Japan.
- Sony, the world's largest maker of image sensors, and TSMC, the world's largest contract chipmaker, are partnering to combine sensor design expertise with manufacturing strengths for applications in cars and robotics.
- A joint venture owned about 60% by Sony and 40% by TSMC will start commercial production as early as 2029 in Kumamoto Prefecture, with potential expansion if the Japanese government provides backing.
- Sony shares climbed 2.2% and TSMC shares rose 1.7% on Monday, as the Tokyo-based company supplies premium image sensors to Apple, Huawei Technologies, and Samsung Electronics.
- Expanding its sensing business into cars and robotics complements Sony's broader corporate focus on intellectual property, including music distribution rights, film, and video game franchises.
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Sony Semiconductor and TSMC join forces to make next-gen imaging processors
Sony's chip-making arm, Sony Semiconductor Solutions, will enter into a joint venture with TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) that will manufacture image sensors for smartphones. Sony will be the sole controlling shareholder of the joint venture, which will aim to start volume production in 2029. The joint venture still needs to advance through several regulatory and financial steps. Sony will contribute 465 billion yen ($2.92b, €…
TSMC, Sony Form Joint Venture for Next-gen Image Sensors in Japan; Commercial Production to Start in 2029
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) and Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corp. agreed on Tuesday to establish a joint venture to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors. According to a news report by Focus Taiwan, the two companies signed a legally binding definitive agreement to create Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture…
Sony Semiconductor Solutions and the Taiwanese TSMC will invest a total of 747 billion yen, equal to 4.06 billion euros, to develop the next generation of image sensors, with the start of mass production planned for 2029. (ANSA)
TSMC and Sony want to jointly invest billions in the development and production of new image sensors for smartphones. Production in southern Japan is expected to begin in 2029.
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