Micron has completed its acquisition of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s (PSMC) Tongluo P5 site in Taiwan, marking a significant step in expanding its global memory manufacturing footprint. The deal, previously announced in January 2026, gives Micron control of a key fabrication facility as it looks to scale production of advanced DRAM products amid rising demand driven by artificial intelligence.
The Tongluo site, located in Miaoli County, will serve as an extension of Micron’s existing operations in Taiwan, complementing its Taichung mega campus roughly 15 miles away. The facility includes approximately 300,000 square feet of cleanroom space and is expected to support production of leading-edge DRAM and high-bandwidth memory products.
Micron said it has begun preparations to retrofit the existing cleanroom, with work to start immediately after the acquisition is completed. The company expects the site to begin contributing meaningful product shipments starting in fiscal 2028.
As part of a broader expansion strategy, Micron also confirmed plans to construct a second facility at the Tongluo site. Construction of the additional fab is expected to begin by the end of fiscal 2026 and will add approximately 270,000 square feet of cleanroom capacity, effectively doubling the scale of operations at the location over time.
The expansion underscores Micron’s effort to meet accelerating demand for memory chips, particularly those used in AI and data center applications, where DRAM performance is increasingly critical.
Micron highlighted strong collaboration with Taiwan’s central and local governments, as well as industry partners, in facilitating the acquisition and enabling rapid progress on site development.
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“The Tongluo facility complements our Taiwan operations and is a critical component of our global expansion plans. Memory is a strategic asset that dictates AI product performance, and the acquisition and phased ramp of this site strengthens our ability to capitalize on these significant opportunities. We appreciate the strong collaboration from the Taiwan government, our construction partners, and equipment and materials suppliers to enable and accelerate the ramp of our production capacity at this site.”
Manish Bhatia, Executive Vice President of Global Operations, Micron Technology
