US semiconductor firm eyes expansion in Philippines

WASHINGTON - An American semiconductor firm is eyeing to expand its operations in the Philippines.

Analog Devices, Inc.’s (ADI) announced its US$200 million investment in a new research and development facility “to add to its LEED certified production facility at the Gateway Business Park in Cavite.”

The Presidential Communications Office said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has welcomed the firm’s research and development expansion plans in the Philippines.

Marcos expressed gratitude for the company’s continued trust and investments in the country.

Marcos also affirmed the support of the Philippine government to ADI’s endeavors.

Marcos asked company officials how they would proceed in the future beyond the research and development facility that they are planning in the Philippines.

An ADI official said the company would continue to decide on the manufacturing aspects and change the manufacturing operation to focus more on current technology.

“So rather than the more basic stuff that may have been done 15, 20 years ago, we have continued to increase the level of technology that’s been introduced since the planning,” the official told Marcos.

“So today you hear about 300 mm wafers, 12-inch wafers, in there. Well, those wafers now come down and we are setting up a 300-mm Center of Excellence in Cavite, which is doing all of the wafer programs and associated with our products,” he added.

Established in 1965, ADI is a global semiconductor leader using Intelligent Edge.

It combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world.—LDF, GMA Integrated News