GlobalFoundries GaN Chip Manufacturing Advances with $9.5 Million U.S. Federal Funding
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GlobalFoundries (GFS) has secured an additional $9.5 million in federal funding from the U.S. government to advance its gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor manufacturing in Essex Junction, Vermont. This funding supports GF's progress toward large-scale production of GaN chips, which are important for high-performance and energy-efficient RF and high-power control applications in automobiles, datacenters, IoT, aerospace, and defense sectors.
The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense's Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO), will be used for new tools, equipment, and prototyping capabilities. Since 2020, GF has received over $80 million in total U.S. government funding for GaN development. The company recently expanded its GaN capabilities by acquiring Tagore Technology's GaN Power portfolio and establishing the GF Kolkata Power Center in India.
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- Secured $9.5 million in federal funding for GaN chip development
- Total government funding exceeds $80 million since 2020
- Strategic acquisition of Tagore Technology's GaN Power portfolio
- Expansion of capabilities with new Kolkata Power Center
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Funding moves GF closer to large-scale production of next-generation gallium nitride chips for a range of RF and high-power applications
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt., Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) has received an additional
With the award, GF will continue to add new tools, equipment and prototyping capabilities to its market-leading GaN IP portfolio and reliability testing as the company moves closer to full-scale manufacturing of its 200mm GaN chips in Vermont. GF is committed to creating a fast and efficient path for customers to realize new innovative designs and products that leverage the unique efficiency and power management benefits of GaN chip technology.
“GF is proud of its leadership in GaN chip technology, which is positioned to make game-changing advances across multiple end-markets and enable new generations of devices with more energy-efficient RF performance and faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries,” said Nicholas Sergeant, vice president of IoT and aerospace and defense at GF. “We appreciate the U.S. government’s partnership and ongoing support of our GaN program. Realizing full-scale GaN chip manufacturing will be a catalyst for innovation, for both our commercial and government partners, and will add resilience and strengthen the semiconductor supply chain.”
The new funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Defense’s Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO), represents the latest federal investment to support GF’s GaN program in Vermont.
“This strategic investment in critical technologies strengthens our domestic ecosystem and national security, and ensures these assets are readily available and secure for DoD utilization. In concert with key partners, this approach fortifies defense systems, empowering resilience and responsiveness,” said Dr. Nicholas Martin, Director at Defense Microelectronics Activity.
In total, including the new award, GF has received more than
Vermont is a U.S.-accredited Trusted Foundry and the global hub of GF’s GaN program, with longstanding leadership in 200mm semiconductor manufacturing. In July 2024, GF acquired Tagore Technology’s Gallium Nitride Power portfolio and created the GF Kolkata Power Center in Kolkata, India. The center is closely aligned with and supports GF’s facility in Vermont, and is helping advance GF’s research, development and leadership in GaN chip manufacturing.
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 and diverse team delivers results with an unyielding focus on security, longevity, and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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