Toshiba and Rohm to invest $2.7 billion in power chip production

Toshiba and Rohm announced a collaboration to invest ¥388.3 billion ($2.7 billion) in power semiconductor production. Rohm will invest ¥289.2 billion in a new silicon carbide power chip plant in Kunitomi, Miyazaki, and Toshiba will invest ¥99.1 billion in a 300mm fab in Nomi, Ishikawa. The Japanese ministry will subsidize up to ¥129.4 billion.

“Toshiba and Rohm said Friday they will collaborate in the power semiconductor business, planning to spend a combined ¥388.3 billion to expand their production with one-third of the outlay covered by the industry ministry.”japantimes.co.jp

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• japantimes.co.jpToshiba, Rohm to invest $2.7 billion to jointly produce power chips - The Japan TimesMiho Uranaka, Makiko YamazakiDec 8, 2023
• verdict.co.ukToshiba and Rohm to invest $2.7bn to jointly make power chipsKurt RobsonDec 8, 2023

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