$30 Million in Federal Funding to Advance Innovation and Production of Next-Generation GaN Chips at GlobalFoundries Fab in Vermont
GlobalFoundries (GFS) has received $30 million in federal funding to enhance the production of next-generation gallium nitride (GaN) chips at its facility in Essex Junction, Vermont. This funding, secured by Senator Patrick Leahy, will aid in purchasing tools and advancing 200mm GaN wafer manufacturing, crucial for high-power applications in sectors like 5G, electric vehicles, and solar energy. With nearly 2,000 employees and a capacity exceeding 600,000 wafers yearly, GF aims to solidify its leadership in semiconductor manufacturing.
- $30 million in federal funding awarded to GF for GaN chip production.
- Funding supports the development of 200mm GaN wafer manufacturing capabilities.
- Facility aims to lead in high-power applications in various technologies.
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A world leader in RF semiconductor manufacturing, GF's Vermont Fab moves closer to large-scale production of next-generation gallium nitride chips
ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt., Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy and GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF), a global leader in feature-rich semiconductor manufacturing, today announced the award of
The announcement was made at an event today at GF's Fab attended by Sen. Leahy, GF President and CEO Dr. Thomas Caulfield, GF Vice President and Vermont Fab General Manager Ken McAvey, Greater Burlington Industrial Corporation President Frank Cioffi, GF Fab team members, and other guests. The
"Senator Leahy's leadership and dedication have been instrumental to the growth and success of semiconductor manufacturing in Vermont," said Dr. Caulfield. "On behalf of the entire GF team, I thank Senator Leahy for his steadfast support of GF throughout his many years in office. As seen with today's announcement, he has been a champion of putting this facility on the global forefront of semiconductor manufacturing. With this new federal funding, and the potential for further support in the 2023 federal budget, GF is well-positioned to become a global leader in GaN chip manufacturing—right here in Vermont."
"Chips used all around the world are made right here in Essex Junction by this dedicated workforce," said Senator Leahy. "I am extremely proud of that, and it's something all Vermonters and Americans can take pride in. This funding is an investment in U.S. leadership in improved technology for chips that connect everything around us and power our handheld devices—with GlobalFoundries and Vermonters leading the way."
This Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) was entered into by the Defense Microelectronics Activity via the Trusted Access Program Office (TAPO) of the U.S. Department of Defense. TAPO's primary mission is to procure advanced semiconductors for the Departments most critical and sensitive weapons systems platforms. TAPO has been supporting dual use (both civilian and military applications) GaN on silicon development efforts since 2019 as GaN provides a stable semiconductor suitable in high power, high frequency devices the DoD needs to maintain technology advantage for the United States. This current development phase plans to leverage previous TAPO successes and continue maturing this dual use technology.
"GlobalFoundries has been a critical partner to the Trusted Access Program Office, enabling semiconductor assurance (Trust) to advanced semiconductor technologies for the Department's most advanced weapon systems platforms. This engagement is just one step the DoD is taking to ensure the U.S. has continued access to advanced microelectronics technologies such as gallium nitride," said DMEA Director Dr. Nicholas Martin.
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GF's facility in Essex Junction, Vermont, near Burlington, was among the first major semiconductor manufacturing sites in the United States. Today nearly 2,000 GF employees work at the site, with a manufacturing capacity of more than 600,000 wafers per year. Built on GF's differentiated technologies, these GF-made chips are used in smartphones, automobiles, and communications infrastructure applications around the world. The Fab is a Trusted Foundry and manufactures secure chips in partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense, for use in some of the nation's most sensitive aerospace and defense systems.
GlobalFoundries (GF) is one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. GF is redefining innovation and semiconductor manufacturing by developing and delivering feature-rich process technology solutions that provide leadership performance in pervasive high growth markets. GF offers a unique mix of design, development and fabrication services. With a talented and diverse workforce and an at-scale manufacturing footprint spanning the U.S., Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted technology source to its worldwide customers. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
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