wafer fabrication plants (fabs)

Wafer fabrication plants, or fabs, are specialized factories where semiconductor chips are produced. They create integrated circuits by layering and etching ultra-thin slices of silicon called wafers, incorporating electronic components that power electronic devices. These facilities operate in extremely clean environments to prevent contamination, using advanced equipment and precise processes. Fabs are essential for manufacturing the microchips found in computers, smartphones, and many other electronic products, and they require significant investment, expertise, and strict quality control to produce high-performance, reliable semiconductors.