WASHINGTON, D.C.—A global semiconductor company intends to expand in the Philippines by investing USD 200 million in a new research and development (R&D) facility in Cavite.
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This was among the investments bagged by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. while in Washington for a five-day working visit.
In a meeting with Marcos, the Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) announced its investment in a new R&D facility to add to its LEED certified production facility at the Gateway Business Park in Cavite.
According to ADI, it would continue to decide on the manufacturing aspects and change the manufacturing operation to focus more on current technology.
They said rather than the more basic stuff that may have been done 15 to 20 years ago, they have continued to increase the level of technology that’s been introduced since the planning.
“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," an ADI official told the President.
These are some of the most advanced technology products that come in, get tested and processed at ADI’s Cavite plant, ADI said, adding the company has moved at all stages to the technology part, both from development and manufacturing perspectives.
Marcos welcomed the company's expansion plans and affirmed the support of his administration to its endeavors.
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.
ADI’s Philippine counterpart, Analog Devices General Trias, Inc. (ADGTI), engages in the manufacture, assembly, semi-conductor devices testing and dice inspection.
As of 2022, ADGTI has 5,252 employees, with a total of USD 394.39 million worth of exports for the same year.