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Bosch has opened one of Asia’s most advanced semiconductor backend sites in Penang for the final testing of automotive chips and sensors. Spanning a land size of 100,000 square metres, the new site covers around 18,000 square metres of clean rooms, office space as well as R&D laboratories for up to 400 associates by mid-2030.
The production of semiconductors is divided into two sections, including the so-called front-end and back-end production. The facility in Penang is the first of its kind in Bosch’s Southeast Asia region and will primarily focus on the latter, which is final testing of chips manufactured at Bosch’s fab in Dresden, Germany.
“Semiconductors are key to the success of all Bosch’s business areas. The Penang backend site is a key component in our growth strategy in the mobility sector as we respond to the increased demand for semiconductors. We chose to invest in Penang for its high level of semiconductor knowledge and skilled workforce. The proximity to business partners and customers is another advantage, as it will shorten delivery times and distances for the chips,” said Klaus Maeder, member of the Bosch mobility sector board responsible for operations.
Bosch opens new Penang semiconductor backend site to test automotive chips – will invest RM1.62 billion
Bosch has opened one of Asia’s most advanced semiconductor backend sites in Penang for the final testing of automotive chips and sensors. Spanning a land size of 100,000 square metres, the new site covers around 18,000 square metres of clean rooms, office space as well as R&D laboratories for up to 400 associates by mid-2030.
The production of semiconductors is divided into two sections, including the so-called front-end and back-end production. The facility in Penang is the first of its kind in Bosch’s Southeast Asia region and will primarily focus on the latter, which is final testing of chips manufactured at Bosch’s fab in Dresden, Germany.
“Semiconductors are key to the success of all Bosch’s business areas. The Penang backend site is a key component in our growth strategy in the mobility sector as we respond to the increased demand for semiconductors. We chose to invest in Penang for its high level of semiconductor knowledge and skilled workforce. The proximity to business partners and customers is another advantage, as it will shorten delivery times and distances for the chips,” said Klaus Maeder, member of the Bosch mobility sector board responsible for operations.
