JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Singapore drives almost a third of U.S. chipmaker Micron's revenue.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Lim, Lionel 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Micron Technology's significant role in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the production of NAND memory, which is essential for data storage in AI applications. Micron's operations in Singapore, which began in 1998, have expanded to include four wafer fabs and a workforce of approximately 9,000 employees, contributing $2.1 billion to the company's revenue last quarter. The article highlights the importance of NAND in supporting the growing demand for data storage driven by AI, as well as Singapore's strategic position in the global memory market, accounting for a 10% share. Micron's continued investment in Singapore reflects the country's established semiconductor ecosystem and its potential for future growth in the AI chip sector. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2024/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Information Technology
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:178661104
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