Capabilities

Uniting Expertise to Pioneer the Future

COMING IN 2028: THE TEXAS A&M SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE FACILITY

The new facility is made possible thanks to a $226.4 million investment from the State of Texas to The Texas A&M University System. It will be located at Texas A&M – RELLIS and is designed to advance semiconductor research, innovation and workforce pipelines.

Anticipated facility features include:

State-of-the-art 300mm equipment
Class 100/1000
Group H-5 chemical usage classification
VC-C and VC-D vibration criteria

Process and tooling development

Skilled trade labs

Metrology
Packaging
Photonics
Radio frequency
Testing and evaluation

Research and Resources

CHIPS in Space cover art featuring the earth covered with a microchip etchings.

The CHIPS in Space report examines the constraints of traditional silicon, highlights advanced semiconductor materials, and explains how microgravity can unlock higher‑quality crystals that translate into terrestrial performance gains for AI, quantum technologies, secure communications, and other advanced computing applications. If you have questions about the report or are interested in collaborating with TSI on in-space manufacturing, contact Gary Rodrigue by email or on LinkedIn.

Part of a Larger System

TSI is part of The Texas A&M University System, one of the nation’s largest systems of higher education, with externally funded research expenditures exceeding $1.5 billion annually. The A&M System comprises 12 institutions of higher education, eight state agencies, and two system campuses—making TSI a part of a robust research ecosystem both internally and externally.