Why rapidus Is Trending Today?

Rapidus, a Japanese company, plans to start constructing a facility in 2027 to mass-produce 1.4nm chips by 2029. Reports also suggest that the company is exploring plans to manufacture even smaller, 1nm wafers in the future.

Rapidus, a Japanese semiconductor company, is planning to construct its second semiconductor factory, specializing in 2-nanometer and 1.4-nanometer chips, in the fiscal year 2027. This expansion is part of the company's strategy to compete with industry leader TSMC in the global semiconductor market. The new plant is expected to start construction in 2027, with research and development on the 1.4-nanometer node set to begin in the following year.