Sony and TSMC to form $4.69bn image sensor joint venture in Japan

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Sony Group and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC) have signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture named Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. The company will be based in Koshi, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, to develop and manufacture next-generation image sensors, primarily for smartphones.

The venture involves a total planned investment of approximately 747 billion yen (roughly $4.69 billion). Sony will be the controlling shareholder, contributing about 465 billion yen through a combination of cash and the transfer of its existing semiconductor fabrication assets in Kumamoto. TSMC will contribute approximately 282 billion yen in cash.

Under the partnership, Sony will lead core technology development, product planning, and design, while TSMC will provide advanced process technology and manufacturing expertise. Mass production is targeted to begin in 2029. The companies are also in discussions with the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry regarding potential government subsidies to support the project's production capacity.

Entities

Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. · Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation · Kumamoto Prefecture · Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry · Sony Group Corporation · TSMC · Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company

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[● 6 SOURCES] Sony will act as the sole controlling shareholder of the new entity. dxmagazine.jp · www.cryptopolitan.com · eetimes.itmedia.co.jp · www.ithome.com · japantoday.com · +1 more
[DISPUTED] Sony and TSMC have signed a binding agreement to establish a joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan. meobserver.news · www.hwupgrade.it · theofficer.es · dxmagazine.jp · www.cryptopolitan.com · +5 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The companies are seeking financial support from the Japanese government to achieve planned production capacity. meobserver.news · www.hwupgrade.it · theofficer.es · dxmagazine.jp · www.cryptopolitan.com · +4 more
[● 7 SOURCES] Sony will contribute approximately 465 billion yen, while TSMC will contribute approximately 282 billion yen. theofficer.es · dxmagazine.jp · www.cryptopolitan.com · eetimes.itmedia.co.jp · www.ithome.com · +2 more
[● 9 SOURCES] The joint venture will be based in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. meobserver.news · www.hwupgrade.it · theofficer.es · dxmagazine.jp · www.cryptopolitan.com · +4 more
[DISPUTED] The total planned capital contribution for the venture is approximately 747 billion yen (about $4.69 billion). theofficer.es · www.cryptopolitan.com · eetimes.itmedia.co.jp · www.ithome.com · japantoday.com · +1 more
[● 9 SOURCES] Mass production of next-generation image sensors is scheduled to begin in 2029. meobserver.news · www.hwupgrade.it · theofficer.es · dxmagazine.jp · www.cryptopolitan.com · +4 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The joint venture will be named Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. theofficer.es · dxmagazine.jp · www.cryptopolitan.com · eetimes.itmedia.co.jp · www.ithome.com · +2 more