Rapidus forms alliance with 17 chip design partners

Japan's Rapidus, backed by US$15 billion in government funding, announced an alliance with 17 semiconductor design companies, including Synopsys and Infosys, on October 5. The company is targeting customers underserved by TSMC.

• Rapidus has US$15 billion in Japanese government funding
• Alliance includes 17 design firms such as Synopsys and Infosys
• Rapidus targets customers underserved by TSMC