Japan to broaden subsidies for domestic legacy chip production

Government to scrap investment minimum, opening door to smaller firms Japan is looking to bolster domestic production of such non-cutting-edge semiconductors as analog devices and microcontrollers. (Photo by Ryosuke Eguchi) TOKYO — Japan will expand subsidies for domestic production of legacy semiconductor devices by eliminating a 30 billion yen ($190 million) investment requirement, aiming to ensure stable supplies of products critical to a wide range of industries.

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