Texas Instruments has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing footprint with the launch of its new SM1 semiconductor fabrication plant in Sherman, Texas. The facility, built in just three and a half years from groundbreaking to production, is now operational and capable of producing millions of chips per day.
The chips manufactured at this new fab will serve a vast range of applications, from smartphones and home appliances to automotive systems, medical devices, industrial robotics, and data centers. The SM1 facility is just the beginning of a much larger vision for the site. Texas Instruments plans to develop a connected campus with up to four total 300mm wafer fabs at the Sherman location, which will be built and equipped in phases based on market demand.
This new plant is a core component of Texas Instruments' broad, long-term manufacturing expansion strategy. The company's plan involves a cumulative investment of over $60 billion across seven semiconductor manufacturing sites in Texas and Utah. This investment represents the largest single private-sector investment in basic semiconductor manufacturing in U.S. history. The Sherman campus alone is expected to create approximately 3,000 direct jobs and support thousands more in related industries.
ICgoodFind's Insight
The rapid launch and ambitious scaling plan for the Sherman fab underscore TI's commitment to securing long-term, cost-competitive capacity for its foundational analog and embedded chips. This massive investment directly addresses the global need for resilient supply chains in essential semiconductors.
