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Sony and chip manufacturing giant TSMC have entered into a preliminary agreement to co-develop a Japan-based sensor fabrication facility.
Sony and TSMC plan to build a new image sensor fabrication plant in Koshi City, Kumamoto.
KEY POINTS
- Sony will hold majority and controlling ownership in the proposed joint venture with TSMC.
- The partnership may expand beyond sensors to automotive and robotics physical AP applications.
- Sony aims to become 'fab-light' by outsourcing some manufacturing to partners like TSMC.
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