GlobalFoundries Bolsters Power IP Portfolio with GaN Expertise and Secures $1.5 Billion in Funding for High-Volume Manufacturing

GlobalFoundries (GF) has recently expanded its power IP portfolio and acquired a team of experienced engineers from Tagore dedicated to the development of GaN technology. This move will enable GF customers to bring differentiated products to market quickly.

According to Niels Anderskouv, GF’s chief business officer, the company is committed to being the foundation of its customers’ power applications both now and in the future. The acquisition represents a significant step towards accelerating the availability of GaN and empowering customers to create the next generation of power management solutions that will shape the future of mobility, connectivity, and intelligence.

In addition, GF was recently awarded $1.5 billion in direct funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, with a portion of the investment allocated towards enabling high-volume manufacturing of critical technologies like GaN to ensure the secure production of more essential chips. By combining its manufacturing capacity with the expertise of the Tagore team, GF aims to enhance AI system efficiency, particularly in edge or IoT devices where reduced power consumption is essential.

Amitava Das, co-founder and chief operating officer of Tagore Technology, expressed excitement about joining GlobalFoundries to focus on developing disruptive solutions using GaN technology. The partnership will help meet the growing demand for power-efficient semiconductors and drive innovation in a variety of industries.