Toshiba starts construction of Fab 6 and Memory R&D Center at Yokkaichi

Toshiba Corporation started construction of a new semiconductor fabrication facility, Fab 6, and a Memory R&D Center at Yokkaichi Operations in Mie prefecture, Japan. Fab 6 will be dedicated to BiCS FLASH 3D Flash memory production, with Phase 1 completion scheduled for summer 2018.

“Toshiba is determined to enhance its competitiveness in the memory business by timely expansion of BiCS FLASH production in line with market trends.”global.toshiba

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• global.toshibaNews Release (9 Feb, 2017): Toshiba Starts Construction of Fab 6 and Memory R&D Center at Yokkaichi | News | ToshibaFeb 1, 2017

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