GlobalFoundries says the fab will further enhance its ability to provide its “feature-rich RF, analog power, non-volatile memory solutions.”
The new fab will add 250,000 square feet of cleanroom space and new administrative offices, and will create 1,000 new high-value jobs such as technicians, engineers and more.
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As construction is already underway, the plant is planned to start production in Q1 2023, and will expand capacity by 450,000 wafers per year.
GlobalFoundries says it will support fast growing end markets in the automotive, 5G mobility and secure device segments with long-term customer agreements already in place