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A History of Excellence
A History of Excellence
A History of Excellence

When Samsung set out to find a home for its semiconductor manufacturing facility in the U.S., we knew that to build the chips that power Samsung's mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices, we had to find thousands of smart and hardworking people to take on this complex project. This is how Samsung ended up in Austin, Texas.
When Samsung set out to find a home for its semiconductor manufacturing facility in the U.S., we knew that to build the chips that power Samsung's mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices, we had to find thousands of smart and hardworking people to take on this complex project. This is how Samsung ended up in Austin, Texas.
When Samsung set out to find a home for its semiconductor manufacturing facility in the U.S., we knew that to build the chips that power Samsung's mobile phones, tablets and other electronic devices, we had to find thousands of smart and hardworking people to take on this complex project. This is how Samsung ended up in Austin, Texas.

Celebrating 25+ years

We are one of the largest and
most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the world

  • February 1996

    February 1996

    Arrival in Austin:

    the first fabrication plant opens one year later

  • June 2007

    June 2007

    Second fabrication unit opens to manage increased
    product demands

  • August 2017

    August 2017

    Expansion to provide additional space for office,
    production and amenity needs

Proud to be "Made in Austin"
Proud to be "Made in Austin"
Proud to be "Made in Austin"

Samsung Austin Semiconductor is celebrating more than 25 years in Central Texas. Our site was mirrored after the Hwaseong semiconductor site in Korea. From a cornfield to one of the world’s best foundries, we have invested more than $17 billion and created $4 billion in economic activity for the greater Central Texas region. We’re proud that our employees and partners think of Samsung Austin Semiconductors as part of the fabric of this community. We know that our growth – and continued growth – could only happen with their support and enthusiasm. Below is a timeline of our impact in Central Texas and the semiconductor industry. We will continue to open new horizons in this digital era – where semiconductor chips smaller than a fingernail inspire the world to live better and learn better.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is celebrating more than 25 years in Central Texas. Our site was mirrored after the Hwaseong semiconductor site in Korea. From a cornfield to one of the world’s best foundries, we have invested more than $17 billion and created $4 billion in economic activity for the greater Central Texas region. We’re proud that our employees and partners think of Samsung Austin Semiconductors as part of the fabric of this community. We know that our growth – and continued growth – could only happen with their support and enthusiasm. Below is a timeline of our impact in Central Texas and the semiconductor industry. We will continue to open new horizons in this digital era – where semiconductor chips smaller than a fingernail inspire the world to live better and learn better.
Samsung Austin Semiconductor is celebrating more than 25 years in Central Texas. Our site was mirrored after the Hwaseong semiconductor site in Korea. From a cornfield to one of the world’s best foundries, we have invested more than $17 billion and created $4 billion in economic activity for the greater Central Texas region. We’re proud that our employees and partners think of Samsung Austin Semiconductors as part of the fabric of this community. We know that our growth – and continued growth – could only happen with their support and enthusiasm. Below is a timeline of our impact in Central Texas and the semiconductor industry. We will continue to open new horizons in this digital era – where semiconductor chips smaller than a fingernail inspire the world to live better and learn better.
  • February 1996
    February 1996

    Arrival in Austin,
    plans begin for
    first fabrication (Fab) unit

  • July 1997

    Completed construction on Cu (Copper) Fab on Parmer Lanen in Austin, Texas

  • January 1998

    Production begins on 64Kb DRAM memory chips

  • April 2006

    Groundbreaking for second fabrication unit

  • June 2007
    June 2007

    Completed construction on
    second fabrication unit, Main
    Fab,
    next door on Parmer Lane
    in Austin, Texas

  • December 2007

    Production begins on NAND Flash technology

  • August 2009

    Fab converts to 300mm copper process

  • June 2010

    Investment of $3.6 billion in System LSI technology

  • June 2011

    System LSI Mobile SOC production begins

  • August 2012

    Transitioned out of flash memory production

  • June 2013

    Beginning of 28nm (nanometer) production

  • January 2015
    January 2015

    World’s first Fab to produce
    14nm technology

  • February 2016

    20th anniversary in Austin

  • July 2017

    Samsung Austin Semiconductor becomes a foundry

  • August 2017
    August 2017

    Expansion opened to provide
    more office, production and

    amenity space for our growing
    business

  • 2020

    Reached 106,000 wafer production

  • February 2021

    Celebrated 25th anniversary

  • August 2017
    January 2022

    Began construction on new Taylor facility