# Nexchip starts construction of Phase IV wafer foundry in Hefei with CNY 35.5 billion investment

Nexchip Semiconductor began construction of its Phase IV project in Hefei, Anhui, China, with a total investment of CNY 35.5 billion. The facility will include a 12-inch wafer foundry production line with a capacity of 55,000 wafers per month, targeting 40nm and 28nm processes.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-01-04
- Where: Hefei, Anhui, China
- Starts operating: Q2 2028
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 55,000 wafers per month (12-inch)
- Products: 12-inch wafers, CIS, OLED, logic processes
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [Nexchip Semiconductor](https://endata.com/companies/89537.md)

## Sources

- [trendforce.com](https://www.trendforce.com/news/2026/01/08/news-chinas-wafer-foundry-expansion-accelerates/), 2026-01-08: "Nexchip Semiconductor announced via its official WeChat account that construction has formally begun on its Phase IV project, which carries a total investment of CNY 35.5 billion."

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