Infineon builds the first large-scale production facility for gallium nitride chips in Villach
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Semiconductor manufacturer Infineon is building the world's first high-volume production facility for gallium nitride semiconductors in Villach in Carinthia. The company is investing billions of euros for this purpose. As a result, one of the most important production sites for this technology is being established at this location.
Gallium nitride is a material used in modern computer chips. It is particularly suited to power electronics, that is, components that control and convert electrical energy. Gallium nitride chips can process electricity efficiently and are therefore used, for example, in chargers, industrial plants and systems for renewable energy.
The federal government is supporting the project with 319 million euros. This financial support shows that the Republic of Austria is backing the expansion of semiconductor production at the Villach site. The location is therefore of particular importance for Austria.
High-volume production means that the facility is intended to manufacture semiconductors in large quantities. Further details on the exact timeline of the construction project and the start of production were not mentioned in the available information.
Sources: austria.com
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