GlobalWafers secures $406 million in grant to expand production of advanced 12-inch silicon wafers
Global Wafers, a major semiconductor silicon wafer manufacturer, announced on December 18 that its U.S. subsidiaries Global Wafers America (GWA) and MEMC LLC (MEMC) will receive up to $406 million in direct payments under the U.S. CHIPS Act. announced that they had received the subsidy.
The funding will support Global Wafers’ plans to invest in advanced semiconductor wafer fabs in Sherman, Texas and St. Peters, Missouri, for an estimated total investment of $4 billion.
Bosch secures $225 million to build 8-inch silicon carbide factory in California
The U.S. Department of Commerce recently awarded up to $225 million (approximately 1,638 million yen) to German auto parts maker Bosch to build Bosch’s silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor factory in Roseville, California. announced a preliminary agreement to provide subsidies.
The $1.9 billion investment will transform the manufacturing facility into a silicon carbide power semiconductor factory. Bosch expects the facility to begin producing 200mm (8-inch) wafers in 2026.
Micron receives $6.165 billion grant in U.S. to strengthen advanced DRAM supply capacity
On December 10, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced up to $6.165 billion in direct funding to support Micron Technology’s capacity expansion plans. These include investing $100 billion in New York and $25 billion in Idaho over 20 years. The funding aims to increase Micron’s share of advanced memory manufacturing from less than 2% to about 10% by 2035.
Coherent establishes 6-inch InP production line with $33 million grant
On December 6, the United States announced a proposal for up to $33 million in direct subsidies to Coherent. The funding will modernize and expand the company’s 700,000 square foot facility in Sherman, Texas, enabling large-scale production of indium phosphide (InP) devices. This project will establish the world’s first 150mm InP production line.
SkyWater Technology receives $16 million to increase wafer production capacity by 30%
On December 6, the United States announced a proposed grant of up to $16 million to Skywater Technology. The funding will help modernize the existing facility in Bloomington, Minnesota by replacing equipment, upgrading cleanrooms and improving IT systems. These efforts are aimed at improving production quality and wafer service, increasing overall production capacity for 90nm and 130nm wafers by approximately 30%.
X-Fab secures $50 million to expand silicon carbide foundry
On December 6, the United States announced a proposed grant of up to $50 million to X-Fab, the only high-volume SiC foundry in the United States, to expand and modernize its silicon carbide (SiC) foundry. did.
Absolics wins $75 million for advanced packaging substrate technology
On December 5, the United States announced direct subsidies of up to $75 million to Absolix, a subsidiary of South Korea’s SKC. The funding will be used to build a 120,000 square foot factory in Covington, Georgia and develop advanced packaging substrate technology for semiconductors.
Entegris secures $77 million to expand production of critical chip manufacturing products
On December 5, the United States announced a $77 million grant to Entegris. The funding will support the company’s advanced manufacturing facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which will provide critical materials and equipment for cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing.
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