Rapidus faces yield and customer challenges for 2nm chip ambition despite launching first fab

Digitimes
By Jingyue HsiaoApr 2, 2025, 12:25 am358 ptsTop
Rapidus officially launched its IIM-1 semiconductor fab in Chitose City, Hokkaido, on April 1, marking a major milestone in Japan's ambition to produce cutting-edge 2nm chips. However, company executives caution that improving yield rates and securing future customers remain key challenges, reports Nikkei and…

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