Welsh councils sign to own compound semiconductor foundry in Newport

Ten local councils in Wales have signed an agreement to own CSC Foundry Ltd., a compound semiconductor foundry to be located in Newport. The facility will initially be leased to IQE for compound semiconductor manufacturing and applications development. The Cardiff regional authority contributed £37.9 million.

“The signing, on September 11, followed a decision by the Cardiff regional authority to contribute £37.9 million.”eenewseurope.com

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