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VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (VSMC) opened its first 300mm semiconductor fab in Tampines, Singapore, on Sept. 28, 2026. The facility has entered risk production, and the company says volume production is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
VisionPower Semiconductor Manufacturing Company opened its first 300mm semiconductor fab in Tampines, Singapore, on Sept. 28, 2026, and said the facility has entered risk production. The joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor and NXP plans to begin volume production in the first quarter of 2027, adding specialty chip manufacturing capacity in Singapore.
VSMC said construction of the fab is complete and that the facility processed its first sample lot after 22 months of construction. The company reported yields above 99% for that lot and said it remains on schedule for volume production. The reported yield applies to the sample lot; it does not establish expected yields or output once production ramps up.
The fab is designed for process technologies from 130 nanometers to 40 nanometers, serving mixed-signal, power management, analog and interposer applications. VSMC lists high-performance computing, mobile, automotive, industrial and consumer markets among the intended end markets. It said the facility uses automated manufacturing alongside artificial intelligence and digital management technologies.
VSMC projects that the fab will reach full capacity by 2029, when it expects to produce about 44,000 300mm wafers per month and employ around 1,600 people. Those are company projections, not current production or employment figures. The opening ceremony included Singapore government and industry representatives, customers, suppliers and partners, according to VSMC.
New Specialty Capacity in Singapore
The facility gives VSMC and its owners a new site for specialty semiconductor manufacturing in Singapore. NXP Chief Executive Rafael Sotomayor said the joint venture would strengthen NXP’s manufacturing base and support for long-term customer demand. He also said it would improve the company’s geographic resilience, supply control and cost competitiveness; these are stated company objectives, and the release does not quantify their expected effects.
The planned technologies and applications span several industries, including automotive, industrial and computing. If the planned ramp succeeds, the facility could add supply capacity for customers that need these specialty processes. Its eventual contribution will depend on production ramp-up, customer demand and the fab’s realized output. The opening itself marks completion of construction and the start of risk production, rather than the start of full-scale manufacturing.
VSMC also says it is working with Singapore universities on semiconductor training and internships. Singapore’s Economic Development Board cited these collaborations, along with efforts involving energy efficiency, carbon abatement and water recycling, as part of the project’s local industrial and workforce contribution. The source does not provide measures of expected environmental savings or training outcomes.
From 2024 Venture to Risk Production
VSMC was established in September 2024 as a joint venture between Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation, or VIS, and NXP Semiconductors. The company held a groundbreaking ceremony in December 2024, according to its announcement. The Sept. 28 opening followed the construction period and first sample-lot processing.
The Tampines fab is a 12-inch, or 300mm, wafer facility. VSMC describes itself as a specialty foundry focused on mixed-signal, power management, analog and interposer technologies. Its process range of 130nm to 40nm reflects the product areas named in the release; the company did not announce production of leading-edge logic chips.
VSMC says the fab was designed and built to Singapore Green Mark and LEED standards and incorporates renewable energy solutions and green manufacturing practices. It also reports signing memoranda of understanding with Singapore universities. The announcement does not detail the agreements, quantify renewable energy use or state how much water the facility expects to recycle.
“With the fab now officially operational, we will be better positioned to meet our customers’ growing demand for specialty IC manufacturing.”
— Leuh Fang, VSMC and VIS chairman
Ramp-Up and Output Still Ahead
The fab has entered risk production, but VSMC has not yet begun volume production. The company’s stated start date is the first quarter of 2027. The announcement does not give a monthly ramp schedule, identify initial customer products or specify how much capacity will be available before the projected full-capacity date in 2029.
The reported yield above 99% concerns the first sample lot. VSMC did not disclose the lot size, the measurement method, the processes used or whether that result is representative of ongoing production. The company also gave no customer-specific commitments or details on pricing and orders. Its full-capacity wafer and job figures remain forecasts.
Volume Production Target: Early 2027
The next stated milestone is the planned start of volume production in the first quarter of 2027. VSMC will need to progress from risk production to routine manufacturing; its announcement did not describe the remaining qualification steps or provide intermediate targets.
Further indicators to watch include updates on production start, output ramp, customer qualifications and hiring. VSMC has projected full capacity by 2029, at about 44,000 wafers a month and around 1,600 jobs. Those targets will be measurable against later company disclosures as the facility moves through its production ramp.
Key Questions
What did VSMC open in Singapore?
VSMC opened its first 300mm semiconductor fab in Tampines on Sept. 28, 2026. The company says construction is complete and the facility has entered risk production.
When is volume production expected to begin?
VSMC has scheduled the start of volume production for the first quarter of 2027. The announcement does not provide a more specific date or a detailed ramp schedule.
What chips and markets will the fab serve?
The facility is designed for 130nm to 40nm mixed-signal, power management, analog and interposer applications. VSMC lists high-performance computing, mobile, automotive, industrial and consumer markets.
How much is the fab expected to produce at full capacity?
VSMC projects about 44,000 300mm wafers per month at full capacity by 2029. This is a company forecast, not current output.
Who owns VSMC?
VSMC is a joint venture established in September 2024 by Vanguard International Semiconductor Corporation and NXP Semiconductors.
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