Rapidus to partner with 17 design firms to broaden customer base

Japanese contract chipmaker Rapidus plans to partner with 17 domestic and international design firms to broaden its potential customer base and help clients develop proprietary silicon. The move is part of Japan's strategic push to rebuild its national semiconductor industry.

• Rapidus will partner with 17 design firms
• Goal is to broaden customers and enable custom silicon
• Part of Japan's push to reclaim semiconductor standing