Analog Devices (ADI) is expanding its semiconductor fab facility in Oregon, and ADI's own production volume manufactured at advanced micro-process nodes is expected to nearly double.

ADI announced on the 28th that it is investing more than $1 billion to expand its semiconductor wafer fab facility in Beaverton, Oregon.

Completed in 1978, the Beaverton Fab is ADI's largest wafer manufacturing facility by production volume and serves customers in key industrial sectors such as industrial, automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and healthcare.

With this facility investment, the cleanroom space will increase to approximately 118,000 square feet (about 11,000 square meters), and ADI's in-house production capacity for manufacturing at advanced micro-process nodes of 180 nanometers or more will nearly double.

Along with this, by creating hundreds of new long-term jobs, the number of ADI employees working in Oregon is expected to increase significantly from the current approximately 950.

More than 10% of the total investment is used to purchase the latest advanced fab equipment to increase overall efficiency and utilize more environmentally friendly chemicals. This facility aims to nearly double production while reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions by about 75% and water usage per unit of production by about 50%.

Vincent Roche, CEO and Chairman of ADI, said, “By expanding the Beaverton fab facility, ADI will increase production capacity in key industrial sectors, boost domestic manufacturing in line with the spirit of the Semiconductor Support Act (CHIPS Act), and strengthen the global resilience of ADI’s hybrid manufacturing model, which utilizes both in-house fabs and external foundries. Our investment in Beaverton will facilitate the achievement of these goals through the incredible dedication and talent of ADI’s existing workforce and the leverage of Oregon’s strong talent pool.”

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden of Oregon said, “Analog Devices’ investment announcement is a significant step forward in ensuring that Oregon fully benefits from the federal CHIPS Act, which I worked to pass. This announcement will strengthen Oregon’s flagship industry by solidifying the semiconductor industry’s position in Silicon Forest and the surrounding area, creating quality new jobs in Beaverton to exert influence at the state level, and providing a boost to the Oregon economy as a whole.”

The Semiconductor Advanced Manufacturing University (SAMU), a talent development training center that provides an 8-week course of training for groups of approximately 25 students each regarding semiconductor equipment maintenance, is scheduled to be established at the ADI Beaverton facility. Through this training center, ADI plans to provide educational opportunities for a curriculum focused on basic semiconductor manufacturing training and advanced professional development to diverse groups in the local community, including U.S. military veterans, job seekers, and existing ADI factory workers.

ADI's hybrid manufacturing model is an extensive network consisting of in-house factories and external partners. This model enables ADI to effectively manage operations according to economic cycles, strengthen the resilience of its global supply chain, and better respond to customer demand. To improve operations at its in-house fabs, ADI increased capital investment from 4% of past revenue through fiscal years 2022 and 2023 to a high single-digit percentage. These investments are taking place across ADI's global manufacturing facilities, including those in Washington and Massachusetts in the U.S., as well as in Ireland, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.