# CanSemi Technology opens 12-inch wafer production line in Guangzhou

CanSemi Technology Inc. has put into operation a 12-inch wafer production line in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. The first phase, with a total investment of 28.8 billion yuan ($4.06 billion), began construction in March 2018 and started operation on September 20, 2019, targeting a monthly capacity of 40,000 wafers.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2019-09-21
- Where: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Value: $4.06B (28.8B CNY)
- Starts operating: 20 Sep 2019
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 40,000 12-inch wafers per month
- Products: 12-inch wafers, analog ICs, discrete devices
- Sectors: [Semiconductors and Industrial Electronics](https://endata.com/sectors/semiconductors-electronics.md)

## Companies

- [CanSemi Technology](https://endata.com/companies/33661.md)

## Sources

- [xinhuanet.com](https://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2019-09/21/c_138410831.htm), 2019-09-21: "The project is aimed at scarce products in the country, such as high-end analog chips, automobile electronics, biomedical testing and 5G front-end modules."

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