Rapidus Risks Missing Its 2-Nanometer Chip Production Target

Japan-backed chipmaker Rapidus may miss its goal of mass-producing 2-nanometer chips before March 2028 after a key development milestone fell several months behind schedule, putting its production target at risk.

The company has yet to produce functioning static random-access memory (SRAM) cells, a key step in making 2-nanometer chips. The milestone had been planned for this summer and is now at least several months behind.

A Rapidus spokesperson said the company remains focused on starting mass production in the second half of fiscal 2027. The spokesperson said research and development details are confidential.