GlobalFoundries and Silicon Labs Partner to Scale Industry-Leading Wi-Fi Connectivity
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) announced a significant milestone in its partnership with Silicon Labs, marking the shipment of over 10 million Silicon Labs Wi-Fi units manufactured on GF's 40LP platform. The collaboration focuses on producing Silicon Labs' SiWX917 Wi-Fi 6 chip, designed for power-efficient IoT devices.
GF's 40LP process technology offers key advantages including low power consumption in standby mode and superior noise-to-signal ratio for accurate data capture. The partnership aims to address critical challenges in battery-powered IoT devices by combining GF's manufacturing capabilities with Silicon Labs' wireless technology expertise.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) ha raggiunto un traguardo importante nella collaborazione con Silicon Labs, annunciando la spedizione di oltre 10 milioni di unità Wi‑Fi Silicon Labs prodotte sulla piattaforma 40LP di GF. La partnership riguarda la produzione del SiWX917, chip Wi‑Fi 6 di Silicon Labs, pensato per dispositivi IoT a basso consumo.
Il processo 40LP di GF garantisce vantaggi chiave come consumi ridotti in standby e un rapporto rumore‑segnale superiore per una cattura dati più precisa. L’accordo mira a risolvere le principali sfide dei dispositivi IoT alimentati a batteria, unendo le capacità produttive di GF all’esperienza wireless di Silicon Labs.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) alcanzó un hito en su asociación con Silicon Labs, anunciando el envío de más de 10 millones de unidades Wi‑Fi de Silicon Labs fabricadas en la plataforma 40LP de GF. La colaboración se centra en la producción del SiWX917, chip Wi‑Fi 6 de Silicon Labs, diseñado para dispositivos IoT de bajo consumo energético.
La tecnología de proceso 40LP de GF ofrece ventajas clave, entre ellas bajo consumo en modo de espera y una mejor relación señal‑ruido para una captura de datos más precisa. La asociación busca abordar los retos críticos de los dispositivos IoT alimentados por batería combinando la capacidad de fabricación de GF con la experiencia inalámbrica de Silicon Labs.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS)가 Silicon Labs와의 파트너십에서 중요한 이정표를 달성했다고 발표했습니다. GF의 40LP 공정으로 제조된 Silicon Labs Wi‑Fi 제품 1,000만 대 이상이 출하된 것입니다. 이 협업은 전력 효율이 높은 IoT 기기를 위해 설계된 SiWX917 Wi‑Fi 6 칩의 양산에 초점을 맞추고 있습니다.
GF의 40LP 공정 기술은 대기 전력 소비가 적고 신호 대 잡음비가 우수해 보다 정확한 데이터 수집이 가능하다는 주요 장점을 제공합니다. 이 파트너십은 GF의 제조 역량과 Silicon Labs의 무선 기술 전문성을 결합해 배터리 구동 IoT 기기의 핵심 과제를 해결하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) a annoncé une étape importante dans son partenariat avec Silicon Labs, signalant l'expédition de plus de 10 millions d'unités Wi‑Fi Silicon Labs fabriquées sur la plateforme 40LP de GF. La collaboration porte sur la production du SiWX917, le circuit Wi‑Fi 6 de Silicon Labs, conçu pour des objets connectés IoT à faible consommation.
La technologie de procédé 40LP de GF offre des avantages clés, notamment une faible consommation en veille et un meilleur rapport signal‑bruit pour une capture de données plus précise. Le partenariat vise à relever les défis majeurs des appareils IoT alimentés par batterie en alliant les capacités de fabrication de GF à l'expertise sans fil de Silicon Labs.
GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) gab einen wichtigen Meilenstein in der Zusammenarbeit mit Silicon Labs bekannt: Es wurden über 10 Millionen Silicon Labs Wi‑Fi‑Einheiten ausgeliefert, die auf GFs 40LP‑Plattform gefertigt wurden. Die Partnerschaft konzentriert sich auf die Produktion des SiWX917 Wi‑Fi‑6‑Chips von Silicon Labs, der für energieeffiziente IoT‑Geräte entwickelt wurde.
Die 40LP‑Prozesstechnologie von GF bietet entscheidende Vorteile, darunter geringen Stromverbrauch im Standby und ein besseres Signal‑Rausch‑Verhältnis für eine genauere Datenerfassung. Ziel der Zusammenarbeit ist es, die zentralen Herausforderungen batteriegestützter IoT‑Geräte zu bewältigen, indem GFs Fertigungskompetenz mit Silicon Labs' Funktechnik‑Know‑how kombiniert wird.
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GF's partnership with Silicon Labs has reached 10M+ Wi-Fi units shipped, strengthening GF's position in IoT connectivity manufacturing.
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The 40LP platform delivers two key technical differentiators that make it particularly valuable for IoT applications: low leakage in standby mode for power efficiency and an exceptional noise-to-signal ratio for accurate sensing data. These characteristics directly address the core challenges in IoT device design - extending battery life while maintaining reliable connectivity.
For GF, this partnership represents successful penetration into the massive consumer IoT segment through their feature-rich CMOS portfolio. The company has strategically positioned its manufacturing capabilities to serve precisely the specialized needs of IoT chips rather than competing in leading-edge nodes where margins are compressed by enormous capital requirements.
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Strategic collaboration across the semiconductor value chain ensures a secure, reliable supply of essential chips for the next generation of consumer IoT
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at its annual Technology Summit in California, GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) announced a milestone for its 40nm process technology through its partnership with Silicon Labs, the leading innovator in low-power wireless, with the shipment of more than 10 million Silicon Labs Wi-Fi units built on GF’s 40LP platform. This scaled production of wireless SoCs on 40LP, including Silicon Labs' SiWX917 Wi-Fi 6 chip, is enabling the next generation of high-performance, energy efficient connected devices.
Central to this partnership is GF’s expansive portfolio of cost-effective, feature-rich Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor (CMOS) solutions that deliver the right features for next-generation edge devices. GF's silicon-proven 40LP process technology offers low leakage in standby mode to support power-efficient, always-on intelligent devices. The 40LP platform is an integral part of GF’s portfolio of advanced technologies for sensing applications, delivering an exceptional noise-to-signal ratio and ensuring accurate data capture for real-time monitoring.
The Silicon Labs SiWX917 is a single-chip solution engineered to solve the most critical challenges for battery-powered IoT devices: extending battery life while maintaining a persistent, secure connection. This purpose-built IoT Wi-Fi 6 chip enables Silicon Labs to connect the entire IoT value chain by combining GF's manufacturing excellence with the most prevalent wireless network in the world.
This partnership showcases how high-performance wireless technology enables both the expansion of the IoT ecosystem and the creation of the intuitive, consistent user experiences that consumers have come to expect.
"Our commitment is to provide the foundational manufacturing technology that allows innovators to push the boundaries of what’s possible in high-growth markets like consumer IoT," said Kamal Khouri, senior vice president, feature-rich CMOS product line at GF. "We are proud to see our differentiated platforms empower Silicon Labs to deliver the cost-effective, high-performance solutions that top-tier brands depend on."
"For too long, device makers have had to choose between robust Wi-Fi connectivity and long battery life. Our mission is to eliminate that compromise,” said Irvind Ghai, vice president, Silicon Labs. “Our collaboration with GlobalFoundries is making it possible for us to deliver secure, reliable Wi-Fi connectivity at scale for the next generation of connected devices. This empowers innovators to focus on both painless onboarding, and a smooth user experience their customers expect, while getting their products to market faster.”
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors the world relies on to live, work and connect. We innovate and partner with customers to deliver more power-efficient, high-performance products for the automotive, smart mobile devices, internet of things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With our global manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and reliable source for customers around the world. Every day, our talented global team delivers results with an unyielding focus on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is the leading innovator in low-power connectivity, building embedded technology that connects devices and improves lives. Merging cutting-edge technology into the world's most highly integrated SoCs, Silicon Labs provides device makers the solutions, support, and ecosystems needed to create advanced edge connectivity applications. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Silicon Labs has operations in over 16 countries and is the trusted partner for innovative solutions in the smart home, industrial IoT, and smart cities markets. Learn more at silabs.com.
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