CHIPX to Establish 8-Inch Wafer Fabrication Facility in Malaysia for GaN/SiC Manufacturing

CHIPX, a semiconductor and photonics manufacturer based in Dublin, Ireland, plans to establish an 8-inch wafer fabrication facility in Malaysia, marking the first such facility in the ASEAN region. The facility will focus on gallium nitride on silicon carbide (GaN/SiC) manufacturing, enhancing Malaysia's capabilities in front-end semiconductor production and photonics.

CHIPX's initiative includes developing local talent, R&D, and engineering teams, while building on Malaysia's silicon photonics ecosystem to support ultra-high-speed connectivity for AI data centers. The project is backed by international investors and Taiwanese semiconductor partners, aligning with Malaysia's National Semiconductor Strategy and other key industrial policies aimed at fostering a sustainable semiconductor sector.