Coherent Signs Preliminary Memorandum of Terms With the U.S. Department of Commerce to Expand the World's First 150 Mm Indium Phosphide Manufacturing Line
Coherent Signs Preliminary Memorandum of Terms With the U.S. Department of Commerce to Expand the World's First 150 Mm Indium Phosphide Manufacturing Line
InP optoelectronic devices are widely used in applications such as datacom and telecom transceivers including for AI infrastructure applications, advanced sensing for consumer electronics, and medical and automotive applications. The increased production of Coherent's InP devices, which are increasingly growing in demand, would allow the U.S. to advance supply chain resiliency and technological leadership and create 70 direct jobs.SHERMAN, TEXAS, Dec. 9, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – On Friday, December 5, 2024, it was announced that Coherent Corp. (NYSE: COHR), a leader in optoelectronic devices and technology, has signed a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) with the U.S. Department of Commerce under the CHIPS and Science Act for a proposed investment of up to $33 million to support the modernization and expansion of a state-of-the-art manufacturing cleanroom in Coherent's existing 700,000 square-foot facility in Sherman, Texas. This project will expand the world's first 150 mm indium phosphide (InP) manufacturing line by adding advanced wafer fabrication equipment to produce InP devices at scale.
德克萨斯州谢尔曼，2024年12月9日（全球新闻网络） - 在2024年12月5日，Coherent Corp.（纽交所：COHR），作为光电设备和科技的领导者，宣布与美国商务部签署了一份非约束性的初步条款备忘录（PMT），根据《CHIPS和科学法案》，拟投资高达3300万美元，以支持对其位于德克萨斯州谢尔曼现有的70万平方英尺设施中的最先进的制造清洁室进行现代化和扩展。该项目将通过增加先进的硅片制造-半导体设备来扩展全球首个150毫米磷化铟（InP）制造线，以大规模生产InP设备。
"This proposed investment allows Coherent to accelerate our industry leadership in InP technology and manufacturing," said Dr. Giovanni Barbarossa, Chief Strategy Officer and President, Materials Segment, for Coherent. "We are very excited to partner with the U.S. Department of Commerce, Senator John Cornyn, the state of Texas, and the Sherman Economic Development Corporation as we expand our efforts to deliver world-class optoelectronic products as part of the AI infrastructure build out, as well as for advanced sensing applications."
Coherent的首席策略官及材料部门总裁乔凡尼·巴巴罗萨博士表示：“这项拟议的投资使Coherent能够加速我们在磷化铟技术和制造业的行业领导地位。我们非常高兴能与美国商务部、约翰·科尔尼参议员、德克萨斯州以及谢尔曼经济发展公司合作，扩大我们努力提供世界一流光电产品的工作，这也是人工智能基础设施建设的一部分，以及先进传感应用的需求。”
"By investing in semiconductor manufacturing, we are helping secure this vulnerable supply chain, boosting our national security and global competitiveness, and creating new jobs for Texans," said Sen. Cornyn. "The chipmaking capabilities these resources will enable at Coherent in Sherman will help the U.S. reclaim its leadership role in the critically important semiconductor industry, and I look forward to seeing more Texas-led advancements in the years to come."
科尔尼参议员表示：“通过投资半导体制造业，我们正在帮助确保这一脆弱的供应链，增强我们的国家安全和全球竞争力，并为德克萨斯州创造新的就业机会。Coherent在谢尔曼的这些资源将促进芯片制造能力，帮助美国重新夺回在至关重要的半导体行业中的领导地位，我期待在未来几年看到更多德克萨斯州主导的进展。”
InP optoelectronic devices are widely used in applications such as datacom and telecom transceivers including for AI infrastructure applications, advanced sensing for consumer electronics, and medical and automotive applications. The increased production of Coherent's InP devices, which are increasingly growing in demand, would allow the U.S. to advance supply chain resiliency and technological leadership and create 70 direct jobs.
InP光电设备广泛应用于数据通信和电信收发器，包括人工智能基础设施应用、消费电子的先进传感以及医疗和汽车应用。Coherent的InP设备生产量增加，满足日益增长的需求，能够使美国在供应链的弹性和技术领导力方面取得进展，并创造70个直接就业岗位。
About CHIPS for America
关于美国CHIPS计划
CHIPS for America includes the CHIPS Program Office, responsible for manufacturing incentives, and the CHIPS Research and Development Office, responsible for R&D programs, that both sit within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at the Department of Commerce. Visit chips.gov to learn more.
美国CHIPS计划包括CHIPS项目办公室，负责制造业激励措施，以及CHIPS研究与开发办公室，负责研发项目，这两个办公室都隶属于国家标准与技术研究院（NIST），并在商务部工作。请访问chips.gov了解更多信息。
