GF Press Releases

Driven by Accelerating Demand for Leading 5G RF Solutions, GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Soitec Announce RF-SOI Wafer Supply Agreement

Strategic supply agreement positions GLOBALFOUNDRIES to meet the growing demand for its most advanced RF-SOI solution, 8SW, used by top FEM providers to 5G sub-6 GHz smartphones

04 Nov

55 BCDLite Solution Positions GLOBALFOUNDRIES for Continued Leadership in Audio Amplifiers for Mobile Devices

With more than 3 billion units shipped, GF’s 55 BCDLite solution is featured in five of seven of today’s leading top-tier premium smartphones

02 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Global Technology Conference 2020 China to Spotlight Innovations Accelerating the Digital Future

An engaging virtual event of insightful discussions and networking opportunities with thought leaders on future innovations

29 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Global Technology Conference 2020 Asia to Spotlight Innovations Accelerating the Digital Future

An engaging virtual event provides insightful talks and networking opportunities with thought leaders and technical experts on the latest innovations in AI, edge to cloud and 5G

26 Oct

EvoNexus and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Team to Accelerate Growth of Wireless and IoT Startups

Santa Clara, Calif., October 26, 2020 - EvoNexus, a leading non-profit technology incubator, and GLOBALFOUNDR

19 Oct

Dialog Semiconductor Licenses its Non-Volatile Resistive RAM Technology to GLOBALFOUNDRIES for 22FDX Platform, Targeting IoT and AI

London, United Kingdom and Santa Clara, California October 19, 2020 DIALOG SEMICONDUCTOR (XETRA:

15 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Accelerating Innovation in IoT and Wearables with Adaptive Body Bias Feature on 22FDX Platform

GF customers working in IoT, wearables, RF, and edge computing are leveraging ABB to further boost the efficiency of their designs by utilizing the 22FDX platform’s ultra-low power and low leak

15 Oct

GREENWAVES TECHNOLOGIES Announces Next Generation GAP9 Hearables Platform Using GLOBALFOUNDRIES 22FDX Solution

GreenWaves’ GAP9 hearables platform enables state-of-the-art features such as scene-aware active noise cancellation

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces New 22FDX+ Platform, Extending FDX Leadership with Specialty Solutions for IoT and 5G Mobility

28HV Solution Accelerates GLOBALFOUNDRIES Leadership in OLED Display Drivers for Mobile Devices

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Industry-Leading GF SHIELD Program to Further Safeguard Customer Data and IP

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Mentor Collaborate to Launch New Semiconductor Verification Solution Embedded with Advanced Machine Learning Capabilities

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Movano Inc. Partner to Advance Needle-Free Continuous Glucose Monitoring Technology

14 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Goes Virtual with 2020 Global Technology Conference Series

Engaging events with a sharp focus on industry challenges, innovations on the horizon and opportunities to accelerate the digital future

28 Jul

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Appoints David Reeder as Chief Financial Officer

Seasoned financial and semiconductor executive joins GF leadership team

21 Jul

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Partners with Synopsys, Mentor, and Keysight on Interoperable Process Design Kit (iPDK) Support for 22FDX

OpenAccess-based iPDK provides a choice of design suite tools for developers

08 Jul

Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce Breakthrough in AI Chip, Bringing Deep Neural Network Calculations to IoT Edge Devices

LEUVEN, Belgium, and Santa Clara, Calif., July 8, 2020 – Imec, a world-leading research and inno

30 Jun

Optimized for AI Accelerator Applications, GLOBALFOUNDRIES 12LP+ FinFET Solution Ready for Production

Built on a proven platform with a robust production ecosystem, 12LP+ offers AI application designers an efficient development experience and fast time-to-market

22 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Acquire Land in Malta, NY, Positioning its Advanced Manufacturing Facility for Future Growth

Land purchase option increases Fab 8 footprint for future development to support growing client and U.S.

18 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and SkyWater Technology Sign MOU for Technology Development to Strengthen Domestic Supply Assurance for U.S. Government

Collaboration will extend the domestic manufacturing supply capabilities of the U.S. and enable long-term access to cutting-edge, secure semiconductor solutions

20 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Implement ITAR and Strict Security Assurances at its Advanced U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing Facility

Company’s most advanced facility to expand capability to support U.S. government defense technology development and manufacturing, while further easing U.S.

27 Apr

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Dresden Certified to Manufacture Secure Products

Common Criteria Certificate opens the door for new solutions, markets and customers, completing GF’s global network of Secure and Trusted Manufacturing in Europe

27 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Delivers Industry’s First Production-ready eMRAM on 22FDX Platform for IoT and Automotive Applications

Company’s advanced embedded non-volatile memory on its FDX™ platform provides a cost-effective solution for low-power, non-volatile code and data storage applications

23 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and GlobalWafers Sign MOU to Increase Capacity, Supply of 300mm SOI Wafers

Santa Clara, California, and Hsinchu, Taiwan, February 24, 2020 – GLOBALFOUNDRIES® (GF®), the world’s leading specialty foundry, and GlobalWafers Co., Ltd.

12 Dec

Enflame Technology Announces CloudBlazer with DTU Chip on GLOBALFOUNDRIES 12LP FinFET Platform for Data Center Training

Shanghai, China, December 12, 2019 – In conjunction with the launch of Enflame’s CloudBlazer T10, Enflame Technology and GLOBALFOUNDRIES® (GF®) today announced a new high

05 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and SiFive to Deliver Next Level of High Bandwidth Memory on 12LP Platform for AI Applications

Next generation high bandwidth memory solution based on GF’s most advanced FinFET platform aims to deliver capacity, speed and power for cloud based AI Applications

30 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Appoints Amir Faintuch as SVP and General Manager Leading Computing and Wired Infrastructure Business

Appointment reinforces company’s commitment to deliver specialized application solutions to targeted market segments and enable clients’ data intensive applications

28 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and TSMC Announce Resolution of Global Disputes Through Broad Global Patent Cross-License

GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF) and TSMC today announced they are dismissing all litigation between them as well as those that involve any of their customers.

10 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Brings New Level of Security and Protection on 22FDX Platform for Connected Systems

22FDX security solution aims to protect against physical tampering and attacks for cellular Internet of Things (IoT) devices

10 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Racyics GmbH Demonstrate Ultra-Low-Power Microcontroller for the Internet of Things

Record silicon results to be presented tomorrow at GTC 2019 in Munich, made possible by the adaptive body biasing capability on GF’s 22FDX® platform, along with Racyics’ IP

10 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Acquires Smartcom’s PDK Engineering Team to Expand Worldwide Design Enablement Capacity

Acquisition strengthens overall process design capabilities and expands the company’s footprint in Europe

GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ GlobalFoundries Technology Conference 2019 in Silicon Valley to Spotlight Specialized Solutions for Emerging Markets

A rich program of talks, panels and partner exhibits will provide 700+ attendees with insights and networking opportunities in 5G, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and other emerging areas.

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Introduces 12LP+ FinFET Solution for Cloud and Edge AI Applications

Innovative solution based on GF’s most advanced FinFET platform offers best-in-class performance, key new features to address evolving AI requirements, compelling economics and industry-l

Analog Bits and Aragio Solutions Team Up with GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Deliver Automotive IP Solutions

IP providers further strengthen ability to serve clients’ automotive IP needs on GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 22FDX® platform

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Achieves More Than $1 Billion in Design Wins for 45RFSOI Solution for Mobile and Wireless Infrastructure Applications

Enhanced transistor performance, greater RF-centric enablement and comprehensive turnkey testing/packaging services provide a truly differentiated solution that more than 20 clients are using for 5

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Appoints Michael Hogan as SVP and General Manager to Support New Market Engagement Strategy

New business segments and leadership appointments further position the company for long-term growth and value creation

26 Aug

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Files Patent Infringement Lawsuits Against TSMC In the U.S. and Germany

Injunctions seek to prevent unlawful importation of infringing Taiwanese semiconductors

13 Aug

Toppan Photomasks and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Enter into Multi-Year Supply Agreement

Toppan Photomasks, Inc., a subsidiary of Tokyo-listed Toppan Printing Co., Ltd., and GLOBALFOUNDRIES (GF), the world’s leading specialty foundry, today announced that they have entered into a multi-year supply agreement in which Toppan will provide GF with photomasks and related services currently supported by GF’s Burlington, Vermont U.S. photomask manufacturing operation.

07 Aug

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Arm Demonstrate High-Density 3D Stack Test Chip for High Performance Compute Applications

Arm’s interconnect technology on GF’s 12LP process enables high performance and low latency, while increasing bandwidth for high core designs in AI, Cloud Computing and Mobile SoCs

18 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Adds Industry Veteran Glenda Dorchak to its Board of Directors to Support Next Phase of Transformative Growth

Move marks company’s first independent female board member, bringing decades of leadership in rapid-growth companies

06 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Soitec Announce Multiple Long-term SOI Wafer Supply Agreements to Meet Accelerating Demand in 5G, IoT and Data Center

Agreements secure high-volume 300mm wafer supply to support a broad range of customer applications across fast growing market segments

03 Jun

Analog Bits and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Deliver Differentiated Analog and Mixed Signal IP for High-Performance Mobile and Compute Applications

Analog Bits’ Analog and Mixed Signal IPs Including Various PLLs, PCIe Reference Clock, Sensors and Power Circuits w

20 May

Marvell to Acquire Avera Semi, Creating an Infrastructure ASIC Powerhouse

Brings World-class ASIC IP and Development Capabilities for Wired and Wireless Applications

22 Apr

ON Semiconductor and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Partner to Transfer Ownership of East Fishkill, NY 300mm Facility

Acquisition optimizes cost structure, increases manufacturing capacity and positions both companies for future growth

05 Mar

MACOM and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Collaborate to Scale Silicon Photonics to Hyperscale Cloud Data Center and 5G Network Buildouts

Collaborative agreement expands existing relationship, to deliver requisite cost, scale and capacity to enable mainstream L-PIC deployment for 100G, 400G and beyond

28 Feb

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Visits GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Campus

Visit reinforces support for GF as the company executes on its new strategy

21 Feb

Synopsys and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Collaborate to Develop Industry’s First Automotive Grade 1 IP for 22FDX Process

Synopsys’ Portfolio of DesignWare Foundation, Analog, and Interface IP Accelerate ISO 26262 Qualification for ADAS, Powertrain, 5G, and Radar Automotive SoCs

20 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Crosses Billion-Dollar Design Win Threshold with 8SW RF SOI Technology

Mobile market continues to favor RF SOI, with 8SW proving to be the industry’s leading platform for power-optimized chips

19 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Dolphin Integration to Deliver Differentiated FD-SOI Adaptive Body Bias Solutions for 5G, IoT and Automotive Applications

IP to accelerate energy-efficient SoC designs and push the boundaries of single-chip integration

31 Jan

VIS To Acquire GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Fab 3E In Singapore

Hsinchu, Taiwan and Santa Clara, Calif. Jan.

29 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Industry’s First 300mm SiGe Foundry Technology to Meet Growing Data Center and High-Speed Wireless Demands

Industry’s most advanced high-speed SiGe technology now available on 300mm manufacturing line for terabit communications and automotive radar applications

12 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES, indie Semiconductor Deliver Performance-Enhanced Microcontrollers for Automotive Applications

55nm LPx platform, with SST’s highly reliable embedded SuperFlash®, increases performanc

31 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Introduces Avera Semi, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Deliver Custom ASIC Solutions

New company leverages unrivaled legacy of bringing complex ASICs to market. Solutions will focus on networking, datacenter, AI/ML and other high-performance intelligent systems.

26 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Chengdu Realign Joint Venture Strategy

To re-focus JV on high-demand, differentiated technologies for the Chinese market in line with GF’s recently announced shift to its technology portfolio

11 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Expands RFwave™ Partner Program to Speed Time-to-Market for Wireless Connectivity, Radar and 5G

Increased support affirms RFwave™ Program’s vital role in RF design and faster deployment for applications in a new era of wireless devices and networks

25 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Delivering 8SW RF SOI Client Chips on 300mm Platform for Next-Generation Mobile Applications

RF SOI technology builds on manufacturing legacy that reaches new milestone with more than 40 billion chips shipped

25 Sep

Imagination and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Collaborate to Deliver Ultra-Low-Power Connectivity Solutions for IoT Applications

Imagination brings Ensigma Ultra-Low-Power Connectivity IP to GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 22FDX® process

25 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Extends FinFET Offering with New Features to Enable Tomorrow’s Intelligent Systems

Feature-rich semiconductor platform delivers competitive performance and scalability for next-generation compute applications

27 Aug

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Reshapes Technology Portfolio to Intensify Focus on Growing Demand for Differentiated Offerings

Semiconductor manufacturer realigns leading-edge roadmap to meet client need and establishes wholly-owned subsidiary to design custom ASICs

09 Jul

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Surpasses $2 Billion in Design Win Revenue on 22FDX® Technology

With 50 client designs and growing, 22FDX proves its value as a cost-effective solution for power-sensitive applications

28 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Deliver Socionext’s Next Generation Graphics Controller for Advanced In-Vehicle Display Applications

55nm LPx platform, with SST’s highly reliable embedded SuperFlash®, enables enhanced features and security protection for remote display applications

29 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Enters Volume Production of Ultra High Voltage Process Technology for Industrial and Power Applications

Company’s versatile high voltage technology offers full complement of logic, analog and power devices

23 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Industry’s Most Advanced Automotive-Qualified Production FD-SOI Process Technology

Manufacturing certification for security, reliability and robustness provides customers with performance and power efficiency for automotive applications

26 Apr

Arbe Robotics Selects GLOBALFOUNDRIES for its High-Resolution Imaging Radar to Enable Safety for Autonomous Cars

Arbe Robotics’ proprietary chipset leverages GF’s 22FDX® technology to deliver industry’s first real-time 4D imaging radar for level 4 and 5 autonomous driving

09 Apr

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Toppan Photomasks Extend Advanced Photomask Joint Venture in Germany

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF) and Toppan Photomasks, Inc. (TPI) today announced a multi-year extension to their Advanced Mask Technology Center (AMTC) joint venture in Dresden, Germany.

09 Apr

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Toppan Photomasks Extend Advanced Photomask Joint Venture in Germany

Round Rock, Texas, Santa Clara, Calif., and Dresden, Germany, April 9, 2018 — GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. (GF) and Toppan Photomasks, Inc.

20 Mar

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Launches RF Ecosystem Program to Accelerate Time-to-Market for Wireless Connectivity, Radar and 5G Applications

RFwave™ Partner Program expands the ecosystem and enables faster product deployment on GF’s RF technology platforms

19 Mar

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Names Ronald Sampson as General Manager of its Leading-Edge Silicon Manufacturing Facility in New York

14 Mar

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Extends Silicon Photonics Roadmap to Meet Explosive Demand for Datacenter Connectivity

Integrated photonics technologies enable improved bandwidth and energy efficiency for next-generation optical interconnects

09 Mar

Following Significant Technology, Capacity and Expansion Milestones, GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ Sanjay Jha to Pass Baton to Industry Veteran Tom Caulfield

Santa Clara, Calif., March 9, 2018 – After more than four years as chief executive officer of GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Sanjay Jha will hand over the company’s top position to Dr.

27 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Strengthens 22FDX® eMRAM Platform with eVaderis’ Ultra-low Power MCU Reference Design

Co-developed technology solution enables significant power and die size reductions for IoT and wearable products

24 Jan

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Delivering 45nm RF SOI Customer Prototypes for 5G Applications

Company’s advanced 300mm RF SOI offering is ready for volume production

09 Jan

STMicroelectronics Selects GLOBALFOUNDRIES 22FDX® to Extend Its FD-SOI Platform and Technology Leadership

GF’s FDX technology will enable ST to deliver high-performance, low-power products for next-generation consumer and industrial applications

04 Dec

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Ayar Labs Establish Strategic Collaboration to Speed Up Data Center Applications

Collaboration to push the limits of chip technology, extending optical circuits to meet rising demands in bandwidth and data center connectivity

15 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Demonstrates Industry-Leading 112G Technology for Next-Generation Connectivity Solutions

High bandwidth, low power SerDes IP portfolio enables ‘connected intelligence’ in data centers and networking applications

14 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Fudan Team to Deliver Next Generation Dual Interface Smart Card

GF’s 55LPx platform with embedded non-volatile memory and integrated RF enables Fudan to create China’s most advanced CPU bank card

23 Oct

GTC Shanghai Highlights GF’s Momentum in China

Company shares details of technology roadmap and customer adoption in the world’s fastest-growing market for semiconductors

12 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Introduces New Automotive Platform to Fuel Tomorrow’s Connected Car

AutoPro™ provides a full range of technologies and manufacturing services to help carmakers harness the power of silicon for a new era of ‘connected intelligence’

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Delivers 8SW RF SOI Technology for Next-Generation Mobile and 5G Applications

Advanced 8SW 300mm SOI technology enables cost-effective, high-performance RF front-end modules for 4G LTE mobile and sub-6GHz 5G applications

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Delivers Custom 14nm FinFET Technology for IBM Systems

Jointly developed 14HP process is world’s only technology that leverages both FinFET and SOI

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Unveils Vision and Roadmap for Next-Generation 5G Applications

Technology platforms are uniquely positioned to enable a new era of ‘connected intelligence’ with the transition to 5G

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Soitec Enter Into Long-term Supply Agreement on FD-SOI Wafers

Strategic milestone to help guarantee a secure, high-volume supply of FD-SOI technology

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Availability of mmWave and RF/Analog on Leading FDX™ FD-SOI Technology Platform

Technology solution delivers ‘connected intelligence’ to next generation high-volume wireless and IoT applications with lower power and significantly reduced cost

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Availability of Embedded MRAM on Leading 22FDX® FD-SOI Platform

Advanced embedded non-volatile memory solution delivers ‘connected intelligence’ by expanding SoC capabilities on the 22nm process node

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Introduces New 12nm FinFET Technology for High-Performance Applications

New 12LP technology offers density and performance improvement over current generation

18 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Enhanced RF SOI Process Design Kit For Use with CWS’ SiPEX™ Design Solution

Enhanced PDK incorporates design productivity tool to further enhance high-performance RF SOI switches

09 Aug

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Demonstrates 2.5D High-Bandwidth Memory Solution for Data Center, Networking, and Cloud Applications

Solution leverages 2.5D packaging with low-latency, high-bandwidth memory PHY built on FX-14™ ASIC design system

03 Aug

GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Silicon Mobility Deliver the Industry’s First Automotive FPCU to Boost Performance for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles

Silicon Mobility and GF’s 55nm LPx -enabled platform, with SST’s highly-reliable SuperFlash® memory technology, boosts automotive performance, energy efficiency, and safety levels

13 Jul

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and VeriSilicon To Enable Single-Chip Solution for Next-Gen IoT Networks

Integrated solution leverages GF’s 22FDX® technology to decrease power, area, and cost for NB-IoT and LTE-M applications

19 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES®, ON Semiconductor Deliver the Industry’s Lowest Power Bluetooth® Low Energy SoC Family

55nm LPx RF-enabled platform, with SST’s highly reliable embedded SuperFlash®, provides low power and cost for IoT and “Connected” Health and Wellness Devices

13 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES on Track to Deliver Leading-Performance 7nm FinFET Technology

New 7LP technology offers 40 percent performance boost over 14nm FinFET

13 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Launches 7nm ASIC Platform for Data Center, Machine Learning, and 5G Networks

FX-7TM offering leverages the company’s 7nm FinFET process to deliver best in class IP and Solutions

23 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Chengdu Partner to Expand FD-SOI Ecosystem in China

10 May

Racyics Launches ‘makeChip’ Design Service Platform for GLOBALFOUNDRIES’ 22FDX® Technology

Racyics will provide IP and design services as a part of the foundry’s FDXcelerator™ Partner Program

09 Mar

InvenSense and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Collaborate on Industry-Leading Ultrasonic Fingerprint Imaging Technology

UltraPrint technology expected to enable deployment of ultrasonic fingerprint solutions under glass as well as other solid surfaces

21 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces Availability of 45nm RF SOI to Advance 5G Mobile Communications

Optimized RF features deliver high-performance solutions for mmWave beam forming applications in 5G smartphones and base stations

09 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Expands to Meet Worldwide Customer Demand

Company invests for capacity growth in the United States, Germany, China and Singapore

15 Dec

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Expands Partner Program to Speed Time-to-Market of FDX™ Solutions

Increased support affirms FDXcelerator™ Program’s vital role in promoting broader deployment of GLOBALFOUNDRIES FDX™ portfolio

13 Dec

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Demonstrates Industry-Leading 56Gbps Long-Reach SerDes on Advanced 14nm FinFET Process Technology

Proven ASIC IP solution will enable significant performance and power efficiency improvements for next-generation high-speed applications

24 Oct

Aquantia Announces Breakthrough 100G Technology for Hyperscale Data Centers and Cloud Computing Environments

Collaboration with GLOBALFOUNDRIES to extend copper interconnects to 100G bandwidth lowering the cost of high-performance data center connectivity NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

29 Sep

INVECAS to Enable ASIC Designs for Tomorrow’s Intelligent Systems on GLOBALFOUNDRIES FDX™ Technology

INVECAS to Collaborate with GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Provide IP and End-to-End ASIC Design Services on 22FDX® and 12FDX™ Technologies

28 Sep

INVECAS and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce Availability of Advanced 14nm FinFET Design IP Library for High-Performance Computing, Networking, and High-End Mobile Applications

Silicon-proven and optimized IP from INVECAS is now available for foundry customers on GLOBALFOUNDRIES 14LPP process

15 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Deliver Industry’s Leading-Performance Offering of 7nm FinFET Technology

Company extends its leading-edge roadmap for products demanding the ultimate processing power

15 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Launches Embedded MRAM on 22FDX® Platform

High-performance embedded non-volatile memory solution is ideally suited for emerging applications in advanced IoT and automotive

08 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Extends FDX™ Roadmap with 12nm FD-SOI Technology

12FDX™ delivers full-node scaling, ultra-low power, and performance on demand

08 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Unveils Ecosystem Partner Program to Accelerate Innovation for Tomorrow’s Connected Systems

FDXcelerator™ Partner Program expands the ecosystem and promotes faster, broader deployment of GF’s FDX™ portfolio

25 Jul

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Appoints Wallace Pai as General Manager to Oversee China Business Development

Seasoned leader brings experience driving business development at Motorola, Qualcomm, Samsung and Synaptics

31 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Expand Presence in China with 300mm Fab in Chongqing

Company plans new manufacturing facility and additional design capabilities to serve customers in China

23 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Releases Performance-Enhanced 130nm SiGe RF Technology to Advance Next Generation Wireless Network Communications

Optimized SiGe 8XP technology will enable low cost, high-performance mmWave 20 GHz products for a broad range of RF applications

15 Mar

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Broadens SiGe Power Amplifier Portfolio, Enhancing RF Performance and Efficiency for Wireless Devices

New PAx offerings enable customers to exploit optimized balance of performance, integration, and cost to meet the demands of evolving mobile standards

10 Mar

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Releases New 7SW SOI RF PDK Featuring Latest Keysight Technologies Advanced Design System Software

Co-design flow exploits the best of EDA design platforms to simplify RF design

03 Mar

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Adds Alain Mutricy as Head of Product Management Group

Santa Clara, Calif., March 3, 2016 — GLOBALFOUNDRIES, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology, announced today that Alain Mutricy has joined the compa

09 Feb

SUNY Poly and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce New $500M R&D Program in Albany To Accelerate Next Generation Chip Technology

Arrival of Second Cutting Edge EUV Lithography Tool Launches New Patterning Center That Will Generate Over 100 New High Tech Jobs at SUNY Poly

01 Dec

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Strengthens Presence in Asia through Regional Headquarter Status in Singapore

First regional headquarters office outside of United States

19 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Receives Quality Award from INOVA Semiconductors GmbH

SINGAPORE, November 19, 2015 – GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced it has been presented with an Award of Excellence from INOVA Semiconductors GmbH, a specialist in the development of

11 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Launches High-Performance ASIC Offering on 14nm FinFET Process Technology

GLOBALFOUNDRIES FX-14™ delivers industry’s most complete ASIC offering for chip designers targeting cloud, data center, and communication applications

05 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Achieves 14nm FinFET Technology Success for Next-Generation AMD Products

Leading-edge foundry’s proven silicon technology poised to help enable significant performance and power efficiency improvements for AMD’s next-generation products

05 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Names Bami Bastani as Senior Vice President of its RF Business Unit

Santa Clara, Calif, October 5, 2015 – GLOBALFOUNDRIES, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology, today appointed Bami Bastani as senior vice president

03 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Catena Partner to Provide Next-Generation RF Connectivity Solutions for Growing Wireless Markets

Catena Wi-Fi and Bluetooth RF technologies available on GLOBALFOUNDRIES 28nm Super Low Power Process technology

03 Sep

QEOS and GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Offer Industry’s First CMOS Platform for MillimeterWave Markets

GLOBALSOLUTIONSSM Partnership will enable next-generation wireless technologies for applications in IoT, 5G and automotive

13 Jul

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Launches Industry’s First 22nm FD-SOI Technology Platform

22FDX® offers the best combination of performance, power consumption and cost for IoT, mainstream mobile, RF connectivity, and networking

01 Jul

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Completes Acquisition of IBM Microelectronics Business

Transaction adds differentiating technologies, world-class technologists, and intellectual property

29 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Obtains U.S. Government Clearance for IBM Microelectronics Business Acquisition

Santa Clara, Calif., June 29 2015: GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced the company has obtained clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) for its

02 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Solidifies 14nm FinFET Design Infrastructure for Next-Generation Chip Designs

In collaboration with design ecosystem partners, GLOBALFOUNDRIES provides digital design flows for customers designing on leading-edge technology

20 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Offers New Low-Power 28nm Solution for High-Performance Mobile and IoT Applications

Technology is the first in the industry to provide design enablement support optimized to meet low power requirements of RF SoCs

05 May

Silicon Storage Technology and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce Qualification of Automotive Grade 55nm Embedded Flash Memory Technology

24 Mar

NXP and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce Production of 40nm Embedded Non-Volatile Memory Technology

Co-developed technology to leverage GLOBALFOUNDRIES 40nm process technology platform Singapore and Santa Clara, Calif., March 24, 2015–

13 Mar

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Launches New Coalition of Companies to Support FIRST® Robotics

New group raises $486,000 to sponsor local FIRST programs, including the 2015 New York Tech Valley FIRST® Robotics Competition

27 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore Joins SgIS to Offer Scholarship To Undergraduate Students

To nurture aspiring future leaders and build sustainable talent pipeline to support Singapore’s key strategic growth sector

17 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Joins IMEC to Develop Innovative RF Solutions for Internet of Things Applications

Cooperation will focus on critical R&D for mobile and wireless sensor networks Santa Clara, Calif., February 17, 2015 –

09 Jan

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Linear Dimensions to Offer Joint Analog Solution For Fast-Growing Wearables and MEMs Sensors Markets

CES 2015, Las Vegas, January 09, 2015 - GLOBALFOUNDRIES, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology, and Linear Dimensions Semiconductor Inc., a semicond

17 Dec

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Cadence Deliver First SoC Enablement Solution Featuring ARM Cortex-A17 Processor in 28nm-SLP Process

GLOBALFOUNDRIES also tapes out second ARM Cortex-A17 processor using full Cadence digital implementation and signoff flow

16 Dec

GLOBALFOUNDRIES-Town of Malta Foundation Awards 2014 Grants

Foundation presents $172,915 in new funding to 43 local organizations supporting a wide variety of community programs

06 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and INVECAS Introduce New Dedicated Design Service Partner for Leading-Edge Technologies

INVECAS Inc. will provide design services to GLOBALFOUNDRIES customers designing on leading-edge processes

27 Oct

Everspin and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Partner to Supply Fully Processed 300mm CMOS Wafers with Everspin’s ST-MRAM Technology

Partnership with leading foundry will support Everspin’s ST-MRAM market growth starting with 40nm and 28nm technology

20 Oct

GLOBALFOUNDRIES TO ACQUIRE IBM'S MICROELECTRONICS BUSINESS

Acquisition Enables GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Become a World Leader in Semiconductor Foundry Technology;

01 Oct

Cisco Awards GLOBALFOUNDRIES 2014 Excellence in Silicon Ecosystems

Santa Clara, Calif., October 1, 2014 – GLOBALFOUNDRIES, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology, today announced that it has received the 2014 award f

09 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Semiconductor Research Corporation Announce New Scholarship for Undergraduate Engineering Students

New Scholarship Recognizes Rising Semiconductor Industry Talent

08 Sep

QuickLogic and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Collaborate to Deliver Next-Generation Sensor Hub for Smartphones and Wearables

ArcticLink® 3 S2 silicon platform to use 65nm process technologies

04 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Adds Louis Lupin as Chief Legal Officer

Santa Clara, Calif., September 4, 2014 – GLOBALFOUNDRIES, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology, announced

07 Aug

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Adds Bill Davidson as Chief Administrative Officer

CEO Sanjay Jha expands executive team to help lead next phase of growth

19 Jun

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Presents First Global Supplier Awards

JSR Corporation, Lam Research, Tokyo Electron Ltd. and SUMCO Corporation honored for outstanding collaboration, service and cost leadership

04 Jun

Scaleo Chip and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce First Automotive MCU Manufactured Using 55nm Automotive-Specific Semiconductor Platform

Sophia Antipolis - France, Santa Clara - Calif, June 4, 2014: Scaleo chip today announced that they are the first fabless company to introduce an automotive microcontroller manufac

14 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Names Tom Caulfield as General Manager of its Leading-Edge Silicon Manufacturing Facility in New York

Santa Clara, Calif., May 14, 2014 – GLOBALFOUNDRIES, a leading provider of advanced semiconductor manufacturing technology, today appoi

07 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Introduces 55nm Automotive-Specific Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Platform

55nm solution provides advanced technology and comprehensive design enablement support optimized to meet unique requirements of in-vehicle ICs

21 Apr

Toshiba Joins GLOBALSOLUTIONS Ecosystem as Worldwide ASIC Partner

Partnership will enable FFSA and ASIC solutions on GLOBALFOUNDRIES technologies

17 Apr

Samsung and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Forge Strategic Collaboration to Deliver Multi-Sourced Offering of 14nm FinFET Semiconductor Technology

Shared technology allows global capacity for 14nm FinFET fabrication in the U.S. and Korea

12 Mar

Cadence and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce First Test Chip Featuring ARM Cortex-A12 Processor in 28nm-SLP Process

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26 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Fraunhofer IIS to Collaborate on EUROPRACTICE, Europe’s MPW Wafer Shuttle Program

New channel partner agreement focuses on 40nm and 28nm processes

06 Jan

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announces New Chief Executive to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Sanjay Jha appointed by GLOBALFOUNDRIES Board to lead company

26 Nov

A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics, GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore & Masdar Institute Of Science and Technology to Establish R&D Twin Lab to Advance Mems Technologies for Key Industries

The MoU was signed at the 7th Abu Dhabi-Singapore Joint Forum 2013 in Singapore

21 Nov

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Demonstrates Collaborative Model for Next-Generation Chip Packaging Technologies

Foundry 2.0 partnership with Open-Silicon and Amkor Technology yields successful 2.5D test vehicle project

21 Nov

Open-Silicon and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Demonstrate Custom 28nm SoC Using 2.5D Technology

Design features two 28nm ARM Cortex-A9 processors interfacing across a silicon interposer

06 Sep

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Opens New China Office in Shanghai to Strengthen Commitment to Local Market and Customers

A Significant Milestone of the Leading Foundry's Strategic Growth in China to Build A Closer Partner and Customer Relationship

20 Aug

National Supply Chain Network Initiative (NSNI) Launched at the Clinton Global Initiative

National collaboration announced to build a more robust US supply chain and build the nation's manufacturing base

17 Jun

Rockchip Launches New Tablet SoCs on GLOBALFOUNDRIES' 28nm HKMG Process Technology

RK3188 and RK3168 leverage 28nm technology to achieve GHz performance at ultra-low leakage

03 Jun

ARM and GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Optimize Next-Generation ARM Mobile Processors for 28nm-SLP Process Technology

New ARM POP technology provides core-hardening acceleration for Cortex-A12 and Cortex-A7 processors

30 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Accelerates Adoption of 20nm-LPM and 14nm-XM FinFET Processes with Comprehensive Production-Ready Design Flows

Jointly developed with leading EDA providers, flows address AMS challenges from specification to verification; complete flows for digital design for double patterning

30 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Introduces Certified Design Flows for Multi-Die Integration Using 2.5D IC technology

Collaboration with leading EDA vendors supports complete range of steps required to create and verify advanced stacking implementations using TSV and interposer approaches

21 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Introduces Certified Design Flows for Multi-Die Integration Using 2.5D IC technology

STT-MRAM offers enhanced performance and scalability for embedded and standalone applications

06 May

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore General Manager KC Ang Appointed As SEMI Singapore RAB Chairman

Singapore, May 6, 2013 — KC Ang, Senior Vice President and General Manager of GLOBALFOUNDRIES Singapore, has been appointed to serve SEMI S

29 Apr

Infineon and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Announce Joint Development and Production Collaboration for 40nm Embedded Flash Process Technology

Neubiberg / Dresden, Germany and Singapore — April 29, 2013 — Infineon Technologies (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY) and GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

22 Apr

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Names Shigeru Shimauchi as New Country Manager For Japan Sales Office

Milpitas, Calif., April 22, 2013 — GLOBALFOUNDRIES today announced that the appointment of a new country manager for its sales office

03 Apr

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Helps Host National Academy of Sciences Conference

GLOBALFOUNDRIES CEO Ajit Manocha welcomes national leaders with opening keynote for National Academy of Sciences Conference on "New York's Nanotechnology Model: Building the Innovation Economy"

02 Apr

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Demonstrates 3D TSV Capabilities on 20nm Technology

Fab 8 in New York delivers functional 20nm silicon with Through-Silicon-Vias (TSVs)

19 Feb

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Offers Enhanced 55nm CMOS Logic Process with ARM Next-Generation Memory and Logic IP Support for Low Voltage

55nm LPe 1V is optimized for ultra-low power, reduced cost and improved design flexibility

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Synopsys Partner To Provide Comprehensive Design Environment for Foundry's 14 nm-XM FinFET Offering

IP and design tool flows accelerate implementation of robust non-planar architecture for mobile products

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Rambus Collaborate To Develop Broad IP Portfolio for 14nm-XM FinFET Process Technology

Companies to deliver silicon-proven complex IP blocks for advanced interface solutions

GLOBALFOUNDRIES and Cyclos Semiconductor Partner to Develop High-Performance, Low-Power ARM Cortex-A15 Processors Using Resonant Clock Mesh Technology

Partnership Will Enable GLOBALFOUNDRIES Customers to Realize SoCs with Class-Leading Performance and Power-Efficiency in 28nm through Cyclos Resonant Clock Mesh Technology

GLOBALFOUNDRIES Details 14nm-XM FinFET Technology Performance, Power and Area Efficiency with a Dual-Core Cortex-A9 Processor Implementation

Company expects 14nm-XM to deliver more than twice the energy efficiency of 28nm-SLP at only half the chip area

GLOBALFOUNDRIES To Offer Adapteva's Processor IP For 28nm SoC Designs

Customers can leverage massively parallel multicore technology in SoCs for next-generation mobile devices

15 Jan

Alexie Lee Recognized with Women in Manufacturing STEP Award

Executive's leadership helping to improve the economy by expanding advanced technology and manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.

09 Jan

Nitero Demonstrates High-Speed 60GHz Wi-Fi Solution on GLOBALFOUNDRIES 65nm-LPe RF Technology

Advanced RF technologies provide cost-effective andlower-power SoC solutions for mobile market

08 Jan