Rapidus, a Newly-Formed Advanced Logic
Foundry, Will Leverage IBM's Semiconductor R&D Leadership,
Including 2 Nanometer Node Technology
TOKYO, Dec. 12,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Rapidus
today announced a joint development partnership to advance logic
scaling technology as part of Japan's initiatives to become a global leader
in semiconductor research, development, and manufacturing.
Rapidus Corporation researches, develops, designs, manufactures,
and sells advanced logic semiconductors, and was established with
the endorsement of major Japanese companies. As part of this
agreement, Rapidus and IBM will further develop IBM's breakthrough
2 nanometer (nm) node technology for implementation by Rapidus at
its fab in Japan.
This work will leverage IBM's decades of expertise in
semiconductor research and design. In 2021, IBM announced that it
had developed the world's first 2 nm node chip, which is projected
to achieve 45% better performance or 75% more energy efficiency
than leading 7 nm chips. IBM has a long history of successful joint
development partnerships with Japanese semiconductor manufacturers
in advanced logic and memory technology, as well as Japanese
equipment and material suppliers.
"It is my great pleasure to announce today that Rapidus has
officially partnered with IBM for the joint development of 2 nm
node technology," said Atsuyoshi
Koike, President and CEO of Rapidus. "This is a long-desired
international collaboration, truly essential for Japan to once again play a vital role in the
semiconductor supply chain. I am fully confident that this
collaboration will pave the way for our goal of contribution to the
well-being of humanity through advanced logic semiconductors
produced with technologies jointly developed with IBM."
"IBM is honored to be partnering with Rapidus on developing the
next generation of semiconductor technologies and helping to
position Japan as a leader in one
of the world's most strategic technology areas," said Darío Gil,
SVP and Director of Research at IBM. "This collaboration is
critical to ensure a geographically balanced global supply chain of
advanced semiconductors, built through a vibrant ecosystem of
like-minded companies and nations."
As part of this agreement, Rapidus scientists and engineers will
work alongside IBM Japan and IBM researchers at the Albany NanoTech
Complex owned and operated by NY CREATES in Albany, New York – one of the world's most
advanced semiconductor research facilities. Rapidus is the latest
entity to join the Albany NanoTech Complex ecosystem, which
includes IBM, Applied Materials, Samsung Electronics, Tokyo
Electron, SCREEN, JSR, the State University of
New York (SUNY), and others.
Rapidus is planning to deploy differentiated strategies in
manufacturing, including automation and efficiency, to ensure speed
to market and competitiveness. This 2 nm technology is intended to
be market-leading and will be compatible with industry standard
offerings. Rapidus expects to start mass-production of its 2 nm
technology in the latter half of the 2020s.
About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid
cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more
than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data,
streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the
competitive edge in their industries. More than 4,000 government
and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as
financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's
hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital
transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's
breakthrough innovations in semiconductors, AI, quantum computing,
industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and
flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's
legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility,
inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more
information.
About Rapidus
Rapidus will contribute to the
fulfillment, prosperity, and well-being of people's lives through
semiconductors. We promote fab management with world-class R&D
and manufacturing capabilities, collaborate with universities and
research institutions to foster talents vital for semiconductor
field, and further innovate toward a truly green society. Based on
this corporate philosophy, we will establish new business schemes
in cooperation with companies worldwide, develop and provide the
world's best cycle time reduction services, and promote creation of
new industries together with our customers.
Contact
Bethany Hill
McCarthy
IBM Research
bethany@ibm.com
Kreab Tokyo
Keisuke Kirimoto
kkirimoto@kreab.com
Takano Okumoto
tokumoto@kreab.com
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