fabs (fabrication plants)

Fabs, or fabrication plants, are specialized facilities where semiconductor chips—tiny electronic components found in most electronic devices—are manufactured. These plants use advanced technology, clean environments, and precise processes to create integrated circuits on silicon wafers. Fabs involve many complex steps, such as layering materials, etching patterns, and testing, to produce high-quality chips used in computers, smartphones, and other electronics. Due to their complexity and sensitivity, fabs are expensive to build and operate. They are essential for the tech industry, enabling the production of the advanced microchips that power modern technology.