Q: What products/applications will be manufactured in RFAB?

A: RFAB will manufacture products to support TI’s Power Management, High Performance Analog and High Volume Analog & Logic businesses. This includes semiconductor chips based on TI’s LBC7 technology, a proprietary analog process that is in high demand due to its ability to deliver high currents with extremely low leakage.

Chips based on this process technology are used in hundreds of end-equipment designs ranging from portable consumer electronics, such as smartphones and netbooks, to telecom and computing systems with complex power requirements.

Q: What are the advantages of manufacturing analog products in 12-inch wafers?

A: Large wafer sizes drive better efficiency and lower cost.

Q: How many people will be employed in RFAB?

A: We plan to employ 250 people by the end of 2010. Beyond that, we will staff RFAB to meet capacity requirements. At full capacity, RFAB could employ 1,000 people.

Q: How does RFAB benefit the community?

A: RFAB has been an asset not only to TI but also to state and local governments and the community in terms of its creative funding support for education, leadership in green building and contracts with North Texas companies. With the opening of RFAB, TI will bring new job opportunities to the area and infuse dollars into the local economy.

Q: What is the impact of RFAB on the environment?

A: RFAB was designed to be one of the most efficient and environmentally responsible manufacturing plants of its kind in the world. As a result, RFAB was the first semiconductor wafer fab to achieve LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Its energy-saving features have resulted in project building operations that will be 35 percent more efficient than code requirements, which will help reduce emissions by 50 percent. Water conservation efforts, including re-use and recycling, will reduce water consumption by 40 percent.

Q: Why Richardson? Wouldn't other sites have been more cost effective?

A: We already owned the land in Richardson. Its proximity to our Dallas headquarters, existing base of semiconductor suppliers, DFW and Alliance airports, and the DART light rail made it a very attractive choice. Additionally, the site was the result of a collaborative effort between TI, the state, University of Texas system and several local entities that is bringing $300 million to the University of Texas at Dallas. This will boost engineering and research programs at UTD and promote the technological future of North Texas.

Q: When will the fab be operational?

A: Beginning in October 2009, equipment will be installed over a period of six months. TI plans to ship the first chips from the new factory by the end of 2010.

Q: Where can I view RFAB job opportunities and how can I apply for positions?

A: We do not yet have a timeline indicating when positions will be open or what positions we will hire.
Current employees can apply for positions through TI’s internal Job Opportunity System (JOS).
Potential employees can apply through CareerFinder.
To learn more about the great opportunities that TI has available for Manufacturing Specialists in the Dallas and Sherman areas please contact Volt at (866) 416-3410.