Samsung invests US$1.9B in Austin plant to prep for Apple CIS chip production

Jessica Tsai, Taipei; Charlene Chen, DIGITIMES Asia Thursday 20 November 2025 0

Credit: Samsung

Samsung Electronics planned a US$1.9 billion investment to upgrade its wafer foundry in Austin, Texas, aiming to produce Apple's next-generation CIS chips starting late 2026. The Austin City Council will vote on extending Samsung's eligibility for local...

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