Microchip deepens partnership with TSMC to expand 40 nm manufacturing capacity

Microchip Technology (MCHP) announced it has expanded its partnership with TSMC (TSM), to enable a specialized 40 nm manufacturing capacity at Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing or 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…The TSMC partnership and JASM capacity adds more assurance to the manufacturing landscape, helping reduce Microchip’s potential of disrupted supply by offsetting external factors such as frequently changing business conditions and natural disasters.