VSMC opens Singapore's first 300mm chip plant, fully booked
VSMC opened its first 300mm (12-inch) wafer fab in Tampines, Singapore, on 28 September; reports say it is fully booked because of AI demand. NXP's CEO says the Singapore fab with Vanguard International is the company's biggest investment since Freescale, and VIS is planning a second facility.
Who is affected and how
- supplier
- With the new capacity fully booked, chip buyers should prepare for longer-term capacity reservations and alternative sources.
- engineer
- The plant also runs AI packaging technology, so a new supplier and technology reference is emerging in advanced packaging.
Sources
- NXP says Singapore fab with Vanguard is its biggest investment since Freescaledigitimes.com · Sep 28, 2026
- TSMC affiliate already eyes expansion as first Singapore plant 'sells out' - Nikkei Asiaasia.nikkei.com · Sep 28, 2026
- Singapore's First 12-Inch Chip Factory Opens Fully Booked, With AI Packaging Tech Insidetechtimes.com · Sep 30, 2026
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