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Arizona-Based Amkor Technology Announces Strategic Partnership with NVIDIA 

Jul 24, 2026 | By Devin Jacobs

Amkor Technology has signed a multi year partnership with NVIDIA to develop advanced semiconductor packaging and testing technologies for next-generation AI and high-performance computing chips.

SUMMARY

  • Amkor Technology has signed a multi-year partnership with NVIDIA to develop advanced chip packaging and testing technologies for AI.
  • Amkor Technology is a semiconductor packaging and testing company that provides advanced manufacturing solutions for leading chip companies.
  • The partnership will expand U.S. chip packaging capacity, strengthen AI infrastructure, and support the development of next-generation semiconductor technology.

As part of the agreement, NVIDIA will provide an upfront payment to help Amkor expand its advanced chip packaging capacity in the United States.

The partnership also aims to expand advanced chip packaging and testing capabilities in the United States, helping strengthen local semiconductor manufacturing and build a more reliable supply chain for AI infrastructure.

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With support from NVIDIA, Amkor will expand its operations in Arizona while continuing to use its manufacturing facilities across Asia. This will create a stronger and more balanced global supply chain.

Advanced chip packaging is important for improving the performance, power efficiency and integration of AI systems. NVIDIA and Amkor will work together to develop new packaging technologies, including high-density interconnects and next generation chip integration.

Amkor already provides advanced packaging for many NVIDIA products, including data center processors, networking chips, and AI computing systems. The expanded partnership will help bring these new technologies to market faster as demand for AI infrastructure continues to grow.

“AI is driving a generational shift in technology, transforming every industry and creating a unique opportunity to reinvigorate American manufacturing and supply chains,” said Debora Shoquist, Executive Vice President of Operations at NVIDIA. “Amkor’s global capabilities, combined with their committed investment in the United States, are critical components of building resilient AI infrastructure and accelerating next-generation technologies.”

“This strategic partnership with NVIDIA underscores the central role advanced packaging plays in enabling the future of AI said Kevin Engel, chief executive officer of Amkor Technology. Our agreement with NVIDIA accelerates our long term roadmap and supports our ability to deliver full turnkey advanced packaging and test solution's leveraging our global footprint while expanding US capabilities to support critical AI infrastructure.

About Amkor Technology

Founded in 1968, Amkor Technology is a global leader in semiconductor packaging and testing services and the largest US headquartered outsourced semiconductor packaging and test (OSAT) company. The company works with leading semiconductor and electronics businesses worldwide, providing advanced packaging, and testing solutions that help bring new technologies to market.

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