Micron plans second chip facility in Taiwan to support AI demand
Synopsis
Micron plans to build a second chip manufacturing facility in Taiwan to expand high-bandwidth memory and DRAM output for AI demand.
Micron Technology said on Monday it plans to build a second semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taiwan at the Tongluo site it recently acquired from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp, as the US chipmaker expands production of advanced memory used in artificial intelligence systems.
Key highlights
- Micron to build second chip manufacturing facility in Taiwan
- New plant planned at Tongluo site acquired from Powerchip
- Facility will expand advanced DRAM and HBM production
- Investment aimed at meeting growing AI-driven memory demand
- Construction expected to start by the end of fiscal 2026
Expansion at newly acquired Taiwan site
Micron said the new facility will be built at the Tongluo site acquired from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp (PSMC).
The company also confirmed that the acquisition of PSMC’s Tongluo P5 site has been completed.
The additional plant will be located in Miaoli County, where Micron already operates a manufacturing facility.
Focus on AI-driven memory demand
The new manufacturing facility will help Micron increase supply of leading-edge DRAM products, including high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in advanced artificial intelligence applications.
Demand for high-performance memory chips has surged globally as companies expand investments in AI infrastructure and data centers.
Facility to match scale of existing fab
Micron said the new plant will be of similar scale to its existing fabrication facility in Miaoli County.
The expansion is part of the company’s strategy to strengthen its advanced memory manufacturing footprint in Taiwan.
Construction timeline
Construction of the second chip manufacturing facility is expected to begin by the end of Micron’s fiscal 2026, the company said.
The project is aimed at supporting long-term growth in AI-related semiconductor demand.
What happens next
Micron will move forward with planning and construction of the new facility as it seeks to expand capacity for next-generation memory products amid rising global demand.
FAQs
Q1: Why is Micron building a second chip facility in Taiwan?
Micron plans the new plant to expand production of advanced DRAM and high-bandwidth memory used in AI systems.
Q2: Where will the new facility be located?
The plant will be built at the Tongluo site in Taiwan’s Miaoli County, recently acquired from Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.
Q3: When will construction start?
Micron expects construction to begin by the end of fiscal 2026.
Q4: What products will the facility produce?
The facility will manufacture advanced DRAM chips and high-bandwidth memory (HBM) used in AI workloads.
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