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Fairchild delays fab closures due to demand surge

Posted: 18 Sep 2009  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: Fairchild fab closure  foundry  wafer 

[Summary of tips] Fairchild Semiconductor has delayed shutting down two fabs due to strong demand, according to an analyst. In March, Fairchild said it planned to close two fabs and eliminate at least 200 jobs in an effort to cut costs. Fairchild will close its wafer fabrication plant in Mountaintop, Pennsylvania as well as it one of its fabs in......
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