$TSEM is planning a $3B Japan expansion to boost 300mm silicon photonics, silicon germanium, and advanced packaging capacity.
Japan will provide $1B in grants to support the project.
First phase: repurpose the Arai facility and expand Fab 7 output, with production readiness expected in Q4 2027.
Tower also updated its 2028 model to target $3.6B revenue and $1.2B net profit.