The Fab Owners Association (FOA), the association of semiconductor / MEMS manufacturing executives and suppliers, has announced the addition of two new device maker members: Microchip, a provider of microcontroller and analog semiconductors, and Skyworks Solutions, an innovator of high performance analog and mixed signal semiconductors. Additionally, Excimer Laser Repair and MAX International Engineering Group have joined as associate members.

The FOA's device maker members are the following companies: AMI Semiconductor, Cypress Semiconductor, Delphi Microelectronics Center, Fairchild Semiconductor, Freescale Semiconductor, International Rectifier, Intersil, Jazz Semiconductor, MagnaChip Semiconductor, Micrel Semiconductor, Microchip Technology, NXP, ON Semiconductor, Skyworks Solutions, Spansion, and ZMD AG.

FOA device maker member companies represent approximately 1,000,000 8-inch- equivalent monthly wafer starts and over US$24 Billion in annual revenue. The FOA provides a forum for semiconductor manufacturing executives and industry suppliers to discuss common manufacturing issues often leading to company wide cost savings.