GlobalFoundries announces customer availability of UX platform technologies for intelligent edge, connectivity and Physical AI applications
GlobalFoundries (GFS) announced customer PDK availability for its new UX platform family, two feature-rich CMOS technologies, at the GF Technology Summit in North America.
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GlobalFoundries (GFS) announced customer PDK availability for its new UX platform family, two feature-rich CMOS technologies, at the GF Technology Summit in North America. The UX family includes 40nm (40UX) and 22nm (22UX) nodes designed for intelligent edge devices, advanced sensing systems and Physical AI applications.
40UX targets secure, ultra-low power microcontrollers, SoCs and always-on edge devices for wearables, IoT and wireless connectivity, with volume production at the Singapore site planned by 2027 and future production in Malta, New York. 22UX is an analog-optimized 22nm platform aimed at edge AI, imaging, mixed-signal and stacked CMOS image sensor readout ICs, to be manufactured in Dresden, Germany with a roadmap to multi-site production. Both platforms are accessible for customer engagement and prototyping via GF’s GlobalShuttle multi-project wafer program, with quarterly shuttles scheduled through 2027.
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Newest feature-rich CMOS platform family combines ultra-low power connectivity, sensing and mixed-signal innovation with cost-efficient manufacturing for next-generation edge devices
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today at its annual GF Technology Summit (GTS) in North America, GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) announced process design kit (PDK) availability for its UX platform family, two new feature-rich CMOS technologies purpose-built for next-generation intelligent edge devices and advanced sensing systems. First introduced on stage at GTS last year, the UX family includes 40nm (40UX) and 22nm (22UX) technologies, providing customers with a scalable roadmap for ultra-low power microcontrollers, wireless connectivity devices, sensor interfaces, imaging systems and edge AI applications. Built on proven technology modules and supported by GF’s design ecosystem and global manufacturing footprint, UX technologies help customers accelerate development of AI devices and intelligent systems while balancing performance, power, cost and supply requirements.
As intelligence moves from the cloud into billions of connected devices, designers need semiconductor technologies that combine precise sensing, always-on connectivity and energy-efficient processing within tight power and form factor constraints. The UX family expands GF’s portfolio of differentiated technologies for Physical AI, giving customers a scalable path for solutions enabling connected microcontrollers (MCUs), highly integrated sensing and mixed-signal systems. 40UX brings proven, cost-efficient integration to MCUs and always-on-edge devices, while 22UX provides a higher level of analog, sensing, and mixed-signal performance for more complex intelligent systems.
The 40UX platform is optimized for secure, smart and connected microcontrollers and systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) serving wearable, IoT and wireless connectivity applications. Based on GF’s high-volume 40nm platform with high-endurance eFlash technology that has shipped more than one million wafers to date, 40UX combines ultra-low leakage transistors and SRAM, low-noise analog capabilities, integrated embedded flash with built-in self-test functionality and advanced RF enablement to support long battery life, high reliability and compact form factors. The platform is particularly well suited for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices, wireless connectivity products, low-noise sensor interfaces and other power-sensitive edge applications.
The 40UX platform is set to ramp to volume production at GF’s Singapore site by 2027, with future production planned through its site in Malta, New York. The technology’s roadmap includes optimizations embedded processing, including high-voltage and noise enablement, Automotive Grade 1 qualification and enhanced embedded non-volatile memory options.
For applications that require higher levels of analog integration and sensing performance, the 22UX platform delivers an analog-optimized 22nm solution for edge AI, imaging and mixed-signal systems. The platform combines ultra-low power operation with low-noise analog devices, improved device matching, wafer-scale Random Telegraph Signal (RTS) noise characterization, bonding-ready wafers for advanced 3D integration and a roadmap for ultra-low leakage, analog compute-in-memory and embedded memory capabilities. The platform is ideally suited for stacked CMOS image sensor readout ICs with a 1/f flicker noise and low-noise 3.3V analog FET for precise measurement. The platform’s improved device matching and higher voltage headroom make it an optimal choice for cost-optimized mixed-signal SoCs, sensor interfaces and power sensitive edge devices that require superior analog performance.
The 22UX platform integrates analog-optimized features including ultra-low power capabilities for exceptional energy-efficiency and third generation fill cells for faster product-level block/module integration. The platform is industry-compatible, offering easy porting from other bulk CMOS platforms, and was developed using high-volume proven modules and GF’s successful 28nm technology that has shipped over one million wafers to date. 22UX will be manufactured at GF’s advanced manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany with a roadmap to reach multi-site production through GF’s global footprint.
“Intelligence is moving into more of the devices people and businesses rely on every day, creating new demands for power efficiency, precise sensing, connectivity and cost-effective integration,” said Ed Kaste, senior vice president of GF’s CMOS business. “Our new UX platform family gives customers a scalable path to develop differentiated products for the intelligent edge, backed by proven technology and GF’s global manufacturing capabilities. By expanding our feature-rich CMOS portfolio with 40UX and 22UX, we are helping customers bring the next generation of connected and Physical AI systems to market.”
Both platforms are available for customer engagement and prototyping through GF’s GlobalShuttle™ multi-project wafer program with quarterly shuttles scheduled through 2027.
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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FAQ
What did GlobalFoundries (GFS) announce about its UX platform technologies?
GlobalFoundries announced process design kit (PDK) availability for its UX platform family, comprising 40nm 40UX and 22nm 22UX CMOS technologies. These platforms are designed for intelligent edge devices, advanced sensing systems, mixed-signal SoCs and Physical AI applications, and are now open for customer engagement and prototyping.
What is the GlobalFoundries 40UX platform and which applications does it target for GFS?
The 40UX platform is a 40nm CMOS technology optimized for secure, smart and connected microcontrollers and SoCs. It targets wearable, IoT and wireless connectivity applications, including Bluetooth Low Energy devices and low-noise sensor interfaces, emphasizing ultra-low leakage, embedded flash and advanced RF capabilities.
What are the key features of the GlobalFoundries 22UX platform for edge AI and sensing?
The 22UX platform is an analog-optimized 22nm solution that combines ultra-low power operation, low-noise analog devices, improved device matching, RTS noise characterization and bonding-ready wafers for 3D integration. It is positioned for edge AI, imaging, mixed-signal systems and stacked CMOS image sensor readout ICs.
Where and when will GlobalFoundries manufacture the 40UX and 22UX platforms for GFS?
The 40UX platform is set to ramp to volume production at GlobalFoundries’ Singapore site by 2027, with future production planned in Malta, New York. The 22UX platform will be manufactured at the company’s advanced facility in Dresden, Germany, with a roadmap toward multi-site production.
How do GlobalFoundries’ UX platforms support Physical AI and intelligent edge devices?
The UX family combines ultra-low power connectivity, precise sensing and mixed-signal capabilities to serve intelligent edge and Physical AI systems. The company states that 40UX focuses on connected microcontrollers and always-on devices, while 22UX offers higher analog and sensing performance for more complex intelligent systems.
How can customers access GlobalFoundries’ UX platforms and PDKs for GFS?
Customers can engage with the 40UX and 22UX platforms through GlobalFoundries’ GlobalShuttle multi-project wafer program. Both platforms are available for prototyping, with quarterly shuttle runs scheduled through 2027, enabling customers to test and integrate designs on shared wafers.
What technology bases do the 40UX and 22UX platforms from GlobalFoundries build upon?
The 40UX platform is based on GlobalFoundries’ high-volume 40nm technology with high-endurance embedded flash that has shipped over one million wafers. The 22UX platform was developed using high-volume proven modules and the company’s 28nm technology, which has also shipped over one million wafers.