Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Intel announced plans to build its 6th 300-mm wafer fab in Chandler, Ariz., at a cost of $3 billion to secure its future capacity need.
The new factory, dubbed Fab 32, will begin production of leading-edge microprocessors based on 45-nm process technology. Production will start at the second half of 2007. Construction is set to begin immediately.
Intel is currently developing its 45-nm process within its D1D 300-mm development fab in Hillsboro, Ore., which was first disclosed in 2001. But the new Fab 32 plant will become the company’s first high volume fab for 45-nm products, said Bob Baker, senior vice president and general manager of Intel's Technology and Manufacturing Group, during a conference call on Monday.
The chip giant is currently ramping up its 90-nm products, with 65-nm designs due out later this year. Intel’s Fab 32 will be required for capacity needs in ’08 and ’09,” Baker said.
"This investment positions our manufacturing network for future growth to support our platform initiatives and will give us additional supply flexibility across a range of products," said Paul Otellini, Intel’s CEO, in a statement.
By: DocMemory
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