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TSMC and Sony form a $4.69 billion partnership to develop next-generation image sensors.
Aug 11, 2026•about 2 hours ago
Contract Type
partnership
HsinchuManufacturing
Description
TSMC and Sony have entered into a partnership worth $4.69 billion to create advanced image sensors. The new manufacturing unit will be established in Kumamoto, Japan, with production scheduled to commence in 2029, aiming to cater to demands in the automotive and robotics sectors.
Company Information
Company
TSMC
Location
Hsinchu, Hsinchu County, Taiwan
About
Established in 1987, TSMC is the world's first dedicated semiconductor foundry. As the founder and a leader of the Dedicated IC Foundry segment, TSMC has built its reputation by offering advanced and "More-than-Moore" wafer production processes and unparalleled manufacturing efficiency. From its inception, TSMC has consistently offered the foundry segment's leading technologies and TSMC COMPATIBLE® design services.
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