Third Fab's a Charm for AMD

Updated from 6:21 p.m. EDT

With its computer microprocessors continuing to gain market share, Advanced Micro Devices(AMD Quote) is expected to detail plans to build a third chip-manufacturing facility Monday.

The new facility would be located in Dresden, Germany, alongside AMD's other two fabs, and could boost the company's wafer production by up to 50%, according to some estimates.

An AMD spokesman said he couldn't confirm any specific rumors, but said AMD will be holding a press conference in Dresden on Monday morning, and that an announcement will be made. ...