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Semiconductor Company Renesas Plans To Open New South San Jose Campus

"Obviously, Silicon Valley does continue to be a major source of talent, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence."

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July 26, 2022

A major Japanese semiconductor company has big plans for an upcoming expansion in Silicon Valley.

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Tokyo-based Renesas Electronics Corporation -- one of the biggest makers of semiconductors in the world -- will be expanding on a 16-acre Silver Creek Valley Road campus. The company is expected to add 2,000 high-tech jobs.

"Obviously, Silicon Valley does continue to be a major source of talent, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence," said Renesas Executive Vice President Sailesh Chittipeddi, Ph.D.

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