# X-FAB expands Sarawak semiconductor plant with RM3B investment

Germany-based X-FAB has announced a RM3 billion expansion of its Sarawak facility, increasing monthly wafer production capacity from 30,000 to 40,000 units, focusing on chips for automotive, medical, and industrial applications.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-09-07
- Where: Sarawak, Malaysia
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 40,000 wafers per month
- Products: 180-nanometre mixed-signal chips, automotive chips, medical chips, industrial chips
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [X-FAB](https://endata.com/companies/70233.md)

## Sources

- [theedgemalaysia.com](https://theedgemalaysia.com/node/770240), 2026-09-07: "X-FAB, a Germany-based mixed-signal and specialty semiconductor manufacturer, on Friday announced a RM3 billion expansion of its Sarawak facility."

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