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When I visited GlobalFoundries, they said the location was chosen for its low rate of earth movements, the stable rocks underground that things can be anchored
by fxtentacle 5y ago
When I visited GlobalFoundries, they said the location was chosen for its low rate of earth movements, the stable rocks underground that things can be anchored to, and the stable wind conditions.
If you're fabricating things at 30nm, a strong gust of wind against the side wall of your factory might be enough to waste some wafers. If I remember correctly, they have a rubber shell to protect against it...