What’s new
Texas Instruments (TI) announced the start of production at its newest semiconductor fab in Sherman, TX, just three and a half years after breaking ground. Leaders from TI were joined by local and state elected officials to celebrate the opening of this state-of-the-art 300mm semiconductor fab in North Texas.
The new facility, called SM1, will ramp according to customer demand, ultimately producing tens of millions of chips daily that go into nearly every electronic device— from smartphones, automotive systems, and life-saving medical devices to industrial robots, smart home appliances, and data centers.
Why it matters
As the largest foundational semiconductor manufacturer in the U.S., TI produces analog and embedded processing chips critical for virtually all modern electronic devices. As electronics become increasingly more prevalent in everyday life, TI is building on its nearly 100-year legacy of innovation by expanding its 300mm semiconductor manufacturing footprint. By owning and controlling its manufacturing operations, process technology and packaging, TI has greater control of its supply to support customers for decades to come, in any environment.
“The start of production at our newest wafer fab in Sherman, TX represents what TI does best: owning every part of the manufacturing process to deliver the foundational semiconductors that are vital for nearly every type of electronic system,” said Haviv Ilan, president and CEO of Texas Instruments. “As the largest analog and embedded processing semiconductor manufacturer in the U.S., TI is uniquely positioned to provide dependable 300mm semiconductor manufacturing capacity at scale. We’re proud to have called North Texas home for nearly a century, and excited about how TI technology will enable the technological breakthroughs of the future.”
TI in Sherman
TI’s mega-site in Sherman includes future plans for up to four connected wafer fabs that will be constructed and equipped in alignment with market demand. Combined, this site will support as many as 3,000 direct jobs, along with thousands of additional jobs in support industries
TI’s investment in Sherman is part of the company’s broader plans to invest more than $60 billion across seven semiconductor fabs in Texas and Utah, making this the largest investment in foundational semiconductor manufacturing in U.S. history. With 15 manufacturing sites around the world, TI’s internal operations build on decades of proven and reliable manufacturing expertise, providing greater control of its supply chain to get customers the products they need.
For more information, visit www.ti.com.
