Intel begins 300mm production in Ireland

Intel Corp.'s newest high-volume wafer fabrication facility in Ireland has commenced production. Fab 24, a $2 billion facility, features 300mm wafer manufacturing based on Intel's 90nm process technology.

The Fab 24 is the company's fourth 300mm manufacturing facility and third fab to manufacture semiconductors with circuitry of 90nm.

"This new facility is the embodiment of Intel's commitment to high-volume, leading-edge manufacturing capacity," said Craig Barrett, Intel CEO.