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SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP MANUFACTURING
The CHIPS and Science Act allocates $39 billion until 2027 to strengthen domestic semiconductor chip production, research, and supply chain security. Being first to full production is key, so manufacturers are rapidly expanding their footprint.
Complex semiconductor chip fabs (manufacturing facilities) have precise requirements for cleanrooms and machinery installation, but facility process tool placement and utility routing often change late in construction. For this reason, installation flexibility is crucial.
ELIMINATING DELAYS IN FAB CONSTRUCTION
Texas Instruments faced a common challenge during fab construction: traditional pipe-and-wire installations were causing significant delays in the tooling design phase of their projects. Conduit and wire were installed early in construction, but once production lines and machinery were positioned, the electrical infrastructure frequently needed to be relocated and reinstalled to accommodate the actual equipment layout. This rework was time-consuming and costly, directly impacting their ability to meet aggressive time-to-market goals.
ARMORED CABLE SOLUTIONS
Service Wire proposed Jacketed MC cable as an alternative solution that could provide the installation flexibility Texas Instruments needed during the construction phase. Jacketed MC cable is a metal-clad (helically wound, interlocked armor) electrical cable with an outer jacket—providing protection and durability without conduit. Unlike rigid conduit systems that require extensive rework when tool locations shift, MC cable can be bent and repositioned, while the protective jacket gives durability throughout the process.
By installing Jacketed MC with extra cable length on either side of the production line, electricians could accommodate layout changes once machinery was in place simply by adjusting the cable slack and re-terminating connections. This eliminated the need for complete reinstallation, keeping the project on schedule, and avoiding costly delays.
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SEMICONDUCTOR CHIP FAB
WIRE & CABLE SELECTION
Service Wire's armored cables are engineered for the demanding requirements of semiconductor chip fab construction, where installation flexibility and schedule certainty are critical. Our Jacketed MC cable can be used in a range of applications throughout the fab to power process tools, control panels, cleanroom infrastructure, HVAC systems, and utility distribution—all while accommodating the late-stage layout changes that are inevitable in complex industrial builds.
Key products for semiconductor manufacturing facilities include:
- Jacketed MC Cable with interlocked armor for flexible installations
- Tray Cable for overhead distribution
- Control and Instrumentation Cable for precision equipment connections
- Feeder MC for primary and secondary power distribution
Contact Service Wire today to discuss how our cable solutions can help keep your semiconductor manufacturing project on schedule and on budget.
JACKETED MC
Flexible Interlocked Type MC (UL 1569)
- XHHW-2 Inner Conductors
Colored, Numbered, or Striped Conductors
AVAILABLE:
AIA and GSIA
#14 AWG - 750 Kcmil
2-37 Conductors
120V and 480V Color Codes
50% Ground
PVC, ServiceCPE®, or EnviroPLUS® Jacket
FEEDER MC
Flexible Interlocked MC (UL 1569)
- XHHW-2 Inner Conductors
Colored, Numbered, or Striped Conductors
AVAILABLE:
#8 AWG - 600 Kcmil
2-4 Conductors
120V and 480V Color Codes
50% Ground
PVC, ServiceCPE®, or EnviroPLUS® Jacket
TRAY CABLE
TC-ER Rated
- XHHW-2 Inner Conductors
Colored, Numbered, or Striped Conductor
AVAILABLE:
Dual Rated 600V/1kV or 2kV
#14 AWG - 750 Kcmil
2-37 Conductors
Tinned or Non-Tinned
Shielded or Non-Shielded
PVC, ServiceCPE®, or EnviroPLUS® Jacket
ServicePRO-X®
No Pulling Lubricant Required
(#6 AWG and Larger)
- XHHW-2 600V/1kV Copper
- USE-2 or RHW-2 600V/1kV Copper
- RHW-2 or RW90 1kV/2kV Copper
AVAILABLE:
#14 AWG - 750 Kcmil
Tinned Conductors
VW-1 Rated
Wide Range of Colors
Silicone-Free
ServicePLEX®
Prefab Twisted Single Conductors
- XHHW-2 600V/1kV Copper
- USE-2 or RHW-2 600V/1kV Copper
AVAILABLE:
#14 AWG - 750 Kcmil
2-7 Conductors
Built-In Grounds
Pre-Installed Pulling Heads
Wide Range of Colors
Silicone-Free
TECK90
Flexible Interlocked Type MC (UL 1569)
- XHHW-2 Inner Conductors
Colored, Numbered, or Striped Conductors
AVAILABLE:
AIA and GSIA
#8 AWG - 600 Kcmil
2-19 Conductors
120V and 480V Color Codes
50% Ground
PVC, ServiceCPE®, or EnviroPLUS® Jacket
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