Intel inaugurated 65nm technology chip factory in Ireland

This is the third chip factory (Fab) in the world to use the advanced 65nm process technology, and the first European factory of Intel, which was inaugurated yesterday morning (June 23). .

View of Intel's 3rd Fab factory in Ireland.( Source: Semiconductor-tech )

According to Intel, this $ 2 billion factory has begun to produce in bulk, using 65nm process technology created on wafer, the industry's largest size (300mm). The capacity of this plant is expected to produce the largest and lowest cost microprocessor products in the world. The third Fab chip factory in Ireland is called Fab 24-2, along with two previous Fabs: Fab 12 in Arizona and D1D in Oregon. Previously, this Fab 24-2 in Ireland used to produce chips on 90nm technology.

In addition to the above 3 chip bases (Fab), Intel also has 7 other assembly and testing factories (ATMs), in which the factory in Vietnam has been built since February 2006 and is expected to will be inaugurated in mid-2008.

Otellini, Intel's chief executive, said 300mm wafers have begun shipping to the new facility three months ago, and are ready for the Irish factory to come into operation with good capacity. Best. "Our production capability is the key to our success," Otelini said. There is only Intel in the world capable of shipping semiconductor products using 65nm technology.

While claiming its leading position on 65nm processing technology, the group is still working to start producing semiconductor chips using the next generation 45nm process technology. 2007.

Huyen Chi