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Why Renesas Couldn't Beat TSMC: A Key Hitachi Figure from the "Electronic Nation Japan" Era Speaks

Why Renesas Couldn't Beat TSMC: A Key Hitachi Figure from the "Electronic Nation Japan" Era Speaks
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A key figure from Hitachi explains why Renesas failed to beat TSMC, which currently enjoys strong performance in the semiconductor industry.

Key points

  • •The strong performance of semiconductor major TSMC is presented as a premise.
  • •It is mentioned that Japan was once strong in the semiconductor sector.
  • •A key figure from Hitachi, who was involved at the time, discusses why Renesas could not beat TSMC.
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