Samsung has temporarily suspended production of chips at its Austin, Texas facility due to power outages in the state following winter storm Uri. The storm is said to have left some 200,000 Texans without power.
Samsung was asked to draw power from its semiconductor plant by the power company Austin Energy and, thanks to this notice, was able to take steps to avoid damaging the tens of thousands of silicone wafers that are made. in the factory. An unexpected power failure can result in millions of damages.
Samsung is said to have manufactured 14nm processors at its Austin plant.
Austin is home to other major manufacturers, including NXP Semiconductors and Infineon Semiconductors. Apple’s Mac Pro is made in Austin and has likely discontinued production as well.
Austin Energy has informed residents that the electricity could remain out of order until Wednesday.
