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Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
The (JASM) is a joint-venture, which is majority-owned by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) and minority-owned by Sony Semiconductor Solutions, Denso, and Toyota respectively. The company was established to build and operate a US$23 billion semiconductor factory (TSMC Fab 23) in Kikuyo, Kumamoto. Operations At the Phase 1 factory, from December 2024, JASM produces semiconductors on 12-inch wafers at a monthly capacity of 55,000 units using 12/16 nm FinFET and 22/28 nm process technologies. The main products are ASICs for image sensors and automotive applications. In February 2024 TSMC announced that due to increasing demand of foundry-customers, the existing fab-complex of JASM (with Phase 1 leading up to production), will be expanded with a second manufacturing-location at site (Phase 2), this new facility is scheduled to come online by end of 2027 with start of construction projected for end of 2024 – This increases the overall ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Semiconductors
A semiconductor is a material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. Its conductivity can be modified by adding impurities (" doping") to its crystal structure. When two regions with different doping levels are present in the same crystal, they form a semiconductor junction. The behavior of charge carriers, which include electrons, ions, and electron holes, at these junctions is the basis of diodes, transistors, and most modern electronics. Some examples of semiconductors are silicon, germanium, gallium arsenide, and elements near the so-called "metalloid staircase" on the periodic table. After silicon, gallium arsenide is the second-most common semiconductor and is used in laser diodes, solar cells, microwave-frequency integrated circuits, and others. Silicon is a critical element for fabricating most electronic circuits. Semiconductor devices can display a range of different useful properties, such as passing current more easily in one ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Amari
is a Japanese politician of the Liberal Democratic Party (Japan), Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and a former member of the House of Representatives of Japan, lower house. Personal life Amari is a native of Atsugi, Kanagawa, where he attended Kanagawa Prefectural Atsugi High School. He graduated from Keio University in 1972 with a degree in political science. After spending two years working at Sony, he left to work as a secretary for his father, Tadashi Amari, who at the time represented Kanagawa 3rd district, Kanagawa's 3rd district in the House of Representatives. Career He is a member of the Japan–Korea Parliamentarians' Union and the Japan-China Friendship Parliamentarians' Union. He was the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (Japan), Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry from 2006 to 2008. He also served as Minister of State in charge of Administrative Reform in the Cabinet of Japan, Cabinet of former Prime Minister of Japan, Prime Minister Tarō Asō. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Semiconductor Industry In Taiwan
The semiconductor industry, including Integrated Circuit (IC) manufacturing, design, and packaging, forms a major part of Taiwan's IT industry. Due to its strong capabilities in OEM wafer manufacturing and a complete industry supply chain, Taiwan has been able to distinguish itself as a leading microchip manufacturer and dominate the global marketplace. Taiwan’s semiconductor sector accounted for US$115 billion, around 20 percent of the global semiconductor industry. In sectors such as foundry operations, Taiwanese companies account for 50 percent of the world market, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) the biggest player in the foundry market. Overview In the 1970s, policy decisions by technocrats like Li Kwoh-ting helped Taiwan pivot from low-tech manufacturing to high-tech industries. The 1976 RCA Project, one of the first significant policy shifts, facilitated critical technology transfer from the U.S., which led to Taiwan’s first IC plant and laid th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Semiconductor Industry In Japan
The Japanese semiconductor industry once dominated the world's semiconductor market, with its revenue share reaching 50% in the 1980s. Various explanations have been proposed for this dominance by Japanese semiconductor manufacturers. However, due to a combination of factors, including the shift towards fabless manufacturing in the global semiconductor industry, lack of investment caused by the Lost Decades, country's stagnant economy, high wages, Endaka, an appreciating yen, Four Asian Tigers, rapid industrialisation in the rest of Asia, and an agreement with the US to protect the American semiconductor industry, this had dwindled to approximately 10% by 2019. The areas where the country still remains competitive are semiconductor manufacturing equipment (Tokyo Electron (TEL), SCREEN Holdings, SCREEN, Advantest), wafers (Shin-Etsu Chemical, Shin-Etsu, SUMCO), Flash memory, NAND flash memory (Kioxia, formerly Toshiba Memory), and power semiconductor devices (Renesas Electronics, Rene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mashiki, Kumamoto
is a town located in Kamimashiki District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 34,118 in 14750 households, and a population density of 520 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Kumamoto Airport is located in Mashiki. Geography Mashiki is adjacent to the eastern part of Kumamoto City and is located slightly north of the center of Kumamoto Prefecture. From the eastern to southern part of the prefecture, there are four peaks in the Kyushu Mountains: Shiroyama (480 meters), Asagoyama (405 meters), Funanoyama (308 meters), and Iidayama (431 meters). The northern part is covered with farmland called the Mashiki Plateau (Takayuhara Plateau). The central part is part of the Kumamoto Plain and is covered with rice paddies. All of the rivers in the town belong to the Midorikawa River system, and flow from east to west. Mashiki was near the epicenter of the 2016 Kumamoto earthquakes reporting a Shindo 7 (highest possible level) intensity in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumamoto Airport
, also known as , is an airport in Mashiki, Kumamoto, Japan. History The first Kumamoto Airport opened in 1960 on the site of a former Imperial Japanese Army air base and had a 1,200 m runway. It was replaced by the current Kumamoto Airport in 1971. The new airport's originally had a 2,500 m runway which allow jet aircraft to operate there unlike the previous airport. The runway was later extended to 3,000 m in 1980. Kumamoto was one of three nationally owned airports to turn a profit in fiscal year 2011 (along with New Chitose Airport and Komatsu Airport). In 2013, the government passed legislation aimed at eventually allowing the sale of an operating concession at the airport. China Airlines charter service to Kaohsiung was announced in 2014 in order to cater to packaged tours from Taiwan Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main geography of Taiwan, island of Taiwan, also known as ''Formosa'', lies between the East China Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Electron
, or TEL, is a Japanese electronics and semiconductor company headquartered in Akasaka, Tokyo, Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The company was founded as Tokyo Electron Laboratories, Inc. in 1963. TEL is best known as a supplier of equipment to semiconductor device fabrication, fabricate integrated circuits (IC), flat panel displays (FPD), and photovoltaic cells (PV). , or TED, is a subsidiary of TEL specializing in semiconductor devices, electronic components, and networking devices. As of 2011, TEL was the largest manufacturer of IC and FPD production equipment. Listed on the Nikkei 225, in 2024, Tokyo Electron had a market cap of US$114.6 billion, making it the third-most valuable company in Japan in terms of market cap, and the 12th ranked semiconductor-related company worldwide. Company history 1963-1979 On 11 November 1963 Tokyo Electron Laboratories Incorporated was founded by Tokuo Kubo and Toshio Kodaka, largely funded by Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), with a capita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsubishi Electric
is a Japanese Multinational corporation, multinational electronics and electrical equipment manufacturing company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company was established in 1921 as a spin-off from the electrical machinery manufacturing division of Mitsubishi Shipbuilding (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) at the Kobe Shipyard. A member of the Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Group, Mitsubishi Electric produces elevators and escalators, high-end home appliances, air conditioning, Factory automation, factory automation systems, train systems, electric motors, pumps, semiconductors, digital signage, and satellites. History Mitsubishi Electric was established as a spin-off from the Mitsubishi Group's other core company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, then Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, as the latter divested a marine electric motor factory in Kobe, Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki. It has since diversified to become the major electronics company. Mitsubishi Electric held the record for the fastest e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fuji News Network
Fuji News Network (FNN) is a Japanese commercial television network run by Fuji Television Network, Inc. (Fuji TV), part of the Fujisankei Communications Group. The network's responsibility includes the syndication of national television news bulletins to its regional affiliates, and news exchange between the stations. FNN also manages the free online service FNN Prime, visited by an average of 100 million views by month. Distribution of non-news television programmes is handled by Fuji Network System (FNS), another network set up by Fuji TV. History The network was formed on 3 October 1966 which comprised 7 television stations: Fuji TV (the flagship station), Sendai Television, Tōkai TV, Kansai TV, Hiroshima Telecasting (now affiliated with NNN and NNS), Nihonkai Telecasting, and Television Nishinippon Corporation. Since 1 April 1997, the network has 26 full members, and two members that are affiliates of more than one network ( Television Oita System and TV Miyaza ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshihiro Seki
is a Japanese politician serving in the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature) as a member of the Liberal Democratic Party. A native of Komatsushima, Tokushima and graduate of Kwansei Gakuin University , colloquially known as , is a private, non-denominational Christian coeducational university in Japan. The university offers Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees to around 25,000 students in almost 40 different disciplines across 11 underg ..., he was elected for the first time in the 2005 general election. References * External links Official websitein Japanese. 1965 births Living people Politicians from Tokushima Prefecture Koizumi Children Liberal Democratic Party (Japan) politicians Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2005–2009 Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2012–2014 Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2014–2017 Members of the House of Representatives (Japan) 2017–2021 Members o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikuyō, Kumamoto
290pxHanaguri Ide (Baba Kusunoide canal) is a town located in Kikuchi District, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 43,852 in 19,715 households, and a population density of 1200 persons per km2. The total area of the town is . Geography Kikuyō is located in central Kumamoto Prefecture, adjacent to the northeast side of Kumamoto City. The Shirakawa River flows west through the central-southern part of the town, with river terraces spreading along the banks. The Horikawa River also flows through the northern part of the town, and numerous irrigation canals run through the river basin. Neighboring municipalities Kumamoto Prefecture * Kōshi * Kumamoto * Mashiki * Ōzu Climate Kikuyō has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. The average annual temperature in Kikuyō is 15.3 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1965 mm with September as the wettest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–2023 Global Chip Shortage
Between 2020 and 2023, there was a worldwide chip shortage affecting more than 169 industries, which led to major price increases, long queues, and reselling among consumers and manufacturers for automobiles, graphics cards, video game consoles, computers, household appliances, and other consumer electronics that require integrated circuits (commonly called "chips"). From early 2020, the effects of and the mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic caused disruptions in supply chains and logistics which, coupled with a 13% increase in global demand for PCs owing to some countries' shift to a stay-at-home economy, impacted the availability of key chips necessary for the manufacturing of a broad range of electronics. The pandemic's impact on the manufacture of semiconductors in South Korea and Taiwan was cited as a cause for the shortage, with constrained supply impacting industries as broad as console gaming and the automotive industry. In February 2021, market analysts IHS Markit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
