Texas Instruments Begins Production at Second Lehi 300mm Fab
Texas Instruments started production at its second 300 mm fab in Lehi, Utah, expanding analog and embedded processing supply for industrial and automotive customers.
Executive briefing: On February 13, 2024 Texas Instruments announced that production has begun at LFAB2, the company’s second 300 mm fabrication plant in Lehi, Utah. The facility will manufacture analog and embedded processing semiconductors used in industrial, automotive, aerospace, and communications infrastructure, reinforcing TI’s internal manufacturing strategy.
Key supply signals
- 300 mm scale. LFAB2 increases TI’s 300 mm capacity, delivering cost and energy efficiency advantages versus 200 mm production.
- Vertical integration. TI continues to expand internal manufacturing to control supply for mission-critical customers and reduce reliance on foundry partners.
- Workforce development. The expansion adds roughly 800 jobs in Lehi and leverages partnerships with Utah universities for training.
Control alignment
- Sourcing resilience. Update analog and embedded component strategies to incorporate LFAB2 output.
- Lifecycle planning. Coordinate with TI on product roadmaps transitioning to the new fab to ensure qualification timelines are met.
- ESG reporting. Capture the fab’s energy efficiency gains within sustainability disclosures for hardware supply chains.
Action checklist
- Engage TI account teams on allocation planning for LFAB2-manufactured products.
- Refresh risk assessments for analog supply using the increased U.S.-based production.
- Participate in TI customer councils to understand future 300 mm capacity expansions.
Sources
Zeph Tech aligns analog supply planning with TI’s expanded 300 mm capacity for industrial and automotive programs.