At this moment, it marks a crucial step for China to take in independent manufacturing in the high-end analog chip field, which has long been "choked" by foreign countries. Today is not only the beginning of a project, but also an important milestone for China's chip industry to move towards independence and controllability, "said Chen Xiangdong, Chairman of Silan Microelectronics, excitedly at the groundbreaking ceremony

Breaking ground and targeting the top international players

This project will aim at international top technology standards, adopt an integrated operation mode of design and manufacturing, and have completely independent intellectual property rights. Our production line will directly serve national key industries such as automobiles, industrial control, large servers, robots, and communication equipment, "said the on-site engineer pointing to the planning diagram

From the on-site display of the planning map, it can be seen that the project will be promoted in two phases: the first phase will invest 10 billion yuan and is planned to achieve preliminary line connection and production in the fourth quarter of 2026; An additional investment of 10 billion yuan will be made in the second phase, and it is expected that after the completion of both phases of the project, the annual total production capacity will be increased to 540000 12 inch analog integrated circuit chips.

Strategic layout, building industrial ecology

This project is of great significance to the chip industry in Xiamen and even the entire China, "the person in charge of Xiamen Integrated Circuit Industry Development Office told reporters. In fact, the foundation of this major project originated from the strategic cooperation agreement signed on October 18, 2025. At that time, the People's Government of Xiamen City, the People's Government of Haicang District, and Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co., Ltd. jointly decided to invest in the construction of this 12 inch high-end production line in Haicang District.

Xiamen has become an important industrial layout city for Silan Microelectronics. At present, Silan Micro has built three major manufacturing bases in Xiamen, successfully laid out multiple projects such as Silan Jike, Silan Mingjia, and Silan Jihong, forming a large-scale Silan industrial cluster and industrial park, and constructing a relatively complete industrial ecology. The relevant person in charge of Haicang District said, "The addition of the project will provide strong momentum for Xiamen to seize the future industrial track, accelerate industrial transformation and upgrading, and develop new quality productivity

Fill the gap and alleviate import dependence

China's high-end analog chips have long relied heavily on imports, which is a situation we must face, "said experts from the China Semiconductor Industry Association at the project site. It is reported that the chips produced by this project will directly serve the national key industries, aiming to effectively fill the supply gap of relevant key chips in China.

According to the plan, the first phase of the project is expected to achieve full production by 2030, with an annual production capacity of 240000 12 inch analog integrated circuit chips. After the completion of the second phase of the project, the annual total production capacity will be significantly increased to 540000 pieces.

At the groundbreaking ceremony, several industry experts stated that the significance of this project lies not only in increasing production capacity, but also in technological breakthroughs and improving the industrial chain. It will inject core power into Xiamen's efforts to create a nationally influential highland for innovation and development in the integrated circuit industry

The technical director of Shilan Microelectronics revealed, "We have formed a research and development team of over 300 people, dedicated to the technical research and process optimization of this project. Our goal is not only to achieve breakthroughs in production capacity, but also to reach international advanced levels in technology

After completion, the project will become an important base for China's independent manufacturing of high-end analog chips, directly serving national key industries such as automobiles, industry, large servers, robots, and communications. The head of Xiamen Integrated Circuit Industry Development Office summarized, "This is not only a manufacturing project, but also a reflection of China's independent innovation capability in the chip industry, which will inject strong impetus into the sustainable development of the entire industryEditor/Yang Meiling