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This tag covers semiconductor research and development topics relevant to Windows and PC technology. Recent content highlights Lam Research's new $620 million R&D lab in Oregon, which expands cleanroom capacity for developing deposition and etch equipment used by chipmakers. The facility, opening in 2028, supports AI-era semiconductor innovation. Discussions focus on how such R&D impacts the broader PC and AI industry, including hardware advancements and supply chain considerations. For Windows users and IT professionals, understanding semiconductor R&D helps contextualize future processor and memory technology trends.
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    Lam Research Breaks Ground on $620M Oregon Chip-Tool Lab

    Lam Research has broken ground on a 120,000-square-foot research and development lab in Tualatin, Oregon, a facility intended to expand the company’s cleanroom capacity by more than 50% and open in 2028. The practical point for the PC and AI industry is not that Oregon is getting another chip...