Microchip Technology announced it has expanded its partnership with TSMC. Particularly, the alliance will enable a specialized 40nm manufacturing capacity at Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing, Inc. (JASM). TSMC holds majority ownership in the facility, which is in Kumamoto, Japan.  

Moreover, the partnership is part of Microchip’s ongoing strategy to build resiliency in its supply chain. Other initiatives include investing in additional technology to boost internal manufacturing capabilities and capacity. Furthermore, it also aims at establishing more geographical diversity and redundancy with wafer fab, foundry, assembly, test and OSAT partners. 

“Microchip (has a) reputation for providing responsible and reliable supply management…,” said Michael Finley, Microchip senior vice president of worldwide manufacturing and technology. “Customers can have confidence when designing our products into their applications and platforms, with the support of resilient and robust manufacturing capabilities.”

Long Term Growth, Innovation

The wafer capacity supply from JASM further strengthens Microchip’s ability to serve a broad base of global customers in a variety of markets. Particularly, in automotive, industrial, and networking applications.

“This initiative with Microchip is further proof of TSMC’s commitment to supporting our customers’ long-term growth and innovation,” said Rose Castanares, senior vice president of business management at TSMC North America. “Our expanded collaboration with Microchip will ensure that as leading technologies continue to develop. So will our collective ability to manufacture and deliver those capabilities to global customers when they are needed.”

The TSMC partnership and JASM capacity adds more assurance to the manufacturing landscape. Specifically, helping to reduce Microchip’s potential of disrupted supply by offsetting external factors. These include frequently changing business conditions and natural disasters. 

Microchip is a leading provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions. Its easy-to-use development tools and comprehensive product portfolio enable customers to create optimal designs. Thus, reducing risk while lowering total system cost and time to market.

The company’s solutions serve approximately 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, and consumer. In addition, it also caters aerospace and defense, communications, and computing markets. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip offers outstanding technical support along with dependable delivery and quality. 

-10 April 2024-