In Russia, the list of produced microchips will expand by 2028. By this time, "Mikron", the largest Russian microelectronics manufacturer (part of the "Element" Group), will begin mass production of microchips with a 65 nm topology. This is reported by "Kommersant", citing its sources close to the government.
According to the publication, the authorities have approved a plan for the development of electronics and microelectronics in Russia until 2030. One of the targets for its implementation will be the development of mass production of microchips with a 65 nm topology by 2028.
Currently, "Mikron" produces semiconductors with 180–90 nm topologies. However, major semiconductor factories in the world, such as TSMC, have already mastered the 2 nm topology and below. This requires new materials that are not yet produced in Russia. These are 300 mm silicon wafers, which are used for more modern technological processes.
"Mikron" is currently involved in the production of chips for passports, bank cards, and IoT devices. And "Mikron Security Printing", a joint venture between "Mikron" and the Moscow Metro, is engaged in the production of Russian "Troika" transport cards. Since the end of 2023, the production of "Troika" has been fully localized. Microchips for these cards have become domestic, and their memory is three times larger.
In April 2024, it became known that "Mikron" will make the rest of its products even more independent from external supplies. Agreements were signed for import substitution with Russian companies, thanks to which new Russian packages and blister tapes will appear in "Mikron" microchips.
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