IQE Newport Compound Semiconductor Foundry

Overview

IQE's compound semiconductor manufacturing facility in Newport, Wales, built via the Cardiff Capital Region's Compound Semiconductor Cluster initiative with Welsh and UK government backing. The facility supports advanced semiconductor research, prototyping, and production, anchoring a regional cluster targeting roughly 5,000 jobs within five years. Key facility details include: The facility is situated at Imperial Park, Newport NP10 8AS, Wales, United Kingdom. It focuses on Compound Semiconductor, RF / Wireless on 150mm, 200mm wafers. Production at this facility commenced in 2018.