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Kumamoto Fab (JASM) Phase 1

Kikuyo, Japan

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Investment

$7.0B

CHIPS Act Funding

None disclosed

Technology Node

12nm/16nm/22nm/28nm

Jobs Created

1,700

Project Type

Foundry

Planned HVM Start

Jan 1, 2024

Actual HVM Start

Feb 1, 2024

Last Updated

Sep 19, 2026

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History of Changes

Data correction: TSMC's Nov 9, 2021 release states JASM's initial capital expenditure at approximately US$7 billion; the record showed $8.6 billion.

Sep 19, 2026 · investment_usd changed from "8600000000" to "7000000000"

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  • ScheduleConfirmed

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