Advanced Micro Devices, the world’s second largest maker of x86 microprocessors, said that it would build a new foundry in New York state in the U.S. The fab will begin operation in 2010 and will cost $3.2 billion.
Preston Snuggs, AMD’s vice president of logic manufacturing operations, told Reuters news agency that the plant will initiate manufacturing in 2010 and will allow AMD to increase manufacturing capacities by 50% when compared to expected 2008 level. The incentives offered by New York include a $500 million grant for construction, $150 million in R&D subsidies to be used over 5 years, and $250 million tax rebates, according to Mr. Snuggs.
AMD has been pretty aggressive in terms of boosting its manufacturing capacities recently, as the company’s chips have been gaining market share away from market leader Intel Corp. In case AMD’s future microprocessors perform as good as today’s offerings when compared to Intel’s products, then with increased manufacturing abilities AMD will have more chances to grab larger market portion.
AMD is likely to produce chips using 32nm process technology on 300mm wafers at the new foundry.
Recently AMD said it was planning to transform the Fab 30, which currently processes 200mm wafers and utilizes 90nm process technology, into Fab 38, which will use 300mm wafers and 65nm process technology. AMD will ramp down 200mm manufacturing in the second half of 2007, with preparation already underway for the ramp of 300mm wafers on 65nm process technology at Fab 38 by the end of 2007.
AMD will also build a new clean room facility on its Dresden campus for Bump and Test requirements, which will support both fabrication facilities. Previously, the clean room facilities for Bump and Test activities were located within Fab 30 and Fab 36. By moving them into a new facility in 2007, AMD has the ability to maximize production space at both Fab 36 and Fab 38. Additionally, AMD will install extra production equipment into the Fab 36.
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Does anyomne have information on AMDs plan to invest in FAB Unit in india together with a special purpose company called Semindia?
There were consistant reports till a few months back of AMD's possible involvement with the proposed $3Billion Fabcity Project in India. www.exclventures.com
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The US$3Billion Investment in Fab Facility in India has been delayed due to lack of proper industry frame-work. The promoters have demanded several fiscal concessions.
The Semi Conductor Policy is now scheduled to be released as Part of the Central Union Budget of India, on 28th February. More info: www.exclventures.com
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THE Indian government on Feb 22nd announced the long-awaited semiconductor policy. Till now, India has been designing chips, in over 100 chip design units, for the world — for products like iPods, set-top boxes, LCD TVs and cellphones — while countries like China, Taiwan and Singapore manufactured the India-designed chips. The new policy promises sops for companies to set up fab units (jargon for chip manufacturing plants) in India. Whether global semiconductor giants will actually set up fab units in India remains to be seen.
India is the fastest-growing market for electronic products with the use of electronic goods expected to grow to $363 billion by 2015 from $28 billion in 2005. India is expected to account for 11% of the global electronics market by 2015, compared to 1.8% in 2005. And, these digital products will consume semiconductors to the tune of $36 billion by 2015, says the Indian Semiconductor Association. This may make a compelling case for companies like Intel, AMD, Infineon, Toshiba, IBM, SemIndia and others to establish manufacturing units and avail the 20% subsidy for semiconductor plants in SEZs and 25% for those located outside SEZs, as per the policy announced on Thursday.
The incentives will be in the form of tax concessions, interest subsidy and interestfree loans for subsidising the capital expenditure incurred in setting up the manufacturing units for the first 10 years of its existence. Thus, a unit set up in 2010 (the policy is valid till then) would receive subsidies up to 2020.
While Alok Ohrie, MD, AMD India, said: “We are very pleased that government has taken a step towards jump starting high-tech manufacturing . This move has the potential to change the course of IT industry in the country. AMD reaffirms its commitment to stand by SemIndia by offering technology for the proposed fab. ...More news at www.exclventures.com
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The 3.5Billion Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility (Fabcity) promoted by SemIndia at Hyderabad is in the process of taking off to the construction stage, consequent to arrangement with Stuttgart based M+W Zander for design of ATMP facility.This would open up renewed investment interest in the vicinity of the Fabcity according to Exclusive Ventures.
M+W Zander head quartered in Stuttgart, will design and build the ATMP plant of Fabcity promoted by SemIndia, Hyderabad. Zander has built Semiconductor Foundries for AMD, CSM, Siemens and Siltronic. Its a world leader in aspects of high-tech construction and production focused on clean room technology for the electronic, solar, pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnological and food-processing industries.
Recently, the Govt. of India had notified an investor friendly Semiconductor Policy which provides for with fiscal and operational incentives for setting up chip manufacturing units in India. Several Foundries are expected to be set up in India with combined investment of $12 to 15 Billion. Since the incentives will be provided only to the first 2 or 3 Companies, promoters are working hard to put financial structure in place. SemIndia's Fabcity with land allocation on Srisailam Highway near the New International Airport at Hyderabad is the clear front runner. Fabcity also has also received SEZ (Special Economic Zone) Status for the core area of 120 Hectares. SemIndia has technology tie up with AMD. It has roped in IMEC, Belgium as R&D partner.
Hindustan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (HSMC) has roped in Infineon Technologies, Germany as its technology partner for the proposed $4Billion Foundry. Its in the process of finalizing location for the Project.
Exclusive Ventures has been monitoring the progress of the Fabcity project from initial stages.
"The entry of M+W Zander in design and construction is expected to heat up the race for the projects to seek approval, under the Semi Conductor Policy." According to Exclusive Ventures
"The commencement of construction at the Fabcity, will rewrite the fortunes of the sleepy neighborhood. The 10Km stretch of road along the Srisailam Highway will have several Special Economic Zones in the IT area. Apart from Fabcity and Gems Park which are already notified, IT projects by Indu Tech, Stargaze, JT Holding and Brahmani are expected to be notified as Special Economic Zones shortly. Proposals for SEZs by INFOSYS, TCS, WIPRO, EBC, HAMCO, COGNIZANT etc. are at various stages of approval process. This would make, the location very unique and prominent with largest number of operational SEZs in India! Ideal cocktail for fast growth in value of investsments made, in land nearby."
URL: www.exclventures.com
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are this are for jobs
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are this for jobs
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