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Fujitsu outsources chip production to TSMC

by on30 April 2009

 

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Sells HDD business to Toshiba


Fujitsu Microelectronics
has struck a deal with TSMC to use its production facilities for 40nm chip production, and it will also start a joint effort with the Taiwanese chipmaker to develop the 28nm process, and future production processes.

“From the aspect of its advanced process technologies and large-scale production capacity, TSMC is the most attractive semiconductor foundry partner", said Haruki Okada, president of Fujitsu Microelectronics.

The company says it is planning to sell its hard drive business to Toshiba for 30 billion yen, and the deal is expected to be finalized by July.

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