MALTA, NY, Nov 11, 2025 – GlobalFoundries (GF) has entered into a licensing agreement with TSMC for 650V and 80V Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to accelerate U.S. production of advanced power devices for data center, industrial, and automotive markets.
Gallium nitride (GaN) is emerging as a next-gen technology for high-efficiency, high-density power systems in smaller, compact designs. GF is building a GaN portfolio featuring 650V and 80V technologies to power electric vehicles, data centers, renewable energy systems, and fast charging electronics. GaN devices are built for challenging environments, focusing on reliability through process design, performance optimization, and system integration.
GF will qualify the GaN technology at its facility in Burlington, Vermont. The site will use its GaN-on-silicon expertise to accelerate production of advanced power devices. Development begins in early 2026, with production expected later in the year.
“This agreement reinforces GF’s commitment to innovation and its strategic focus on differentiated technologies that address essential power devices that we use to live, work and connect,” said Téa Williams, senior vice president, power business at GlobalFoundries. “With the addition of this proven GaN technology, we will accelerate the development of our next-generation GaN chips and deliver differentiated solutions that address critical power gaps for mission critical applications from the datacenter, to the car, and to the factory floor.”
Source: GlobalFoundries
About GF
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor foundry that provides advanced manufacturing services for integrated circuits. It offers a range of technologies, including CMOS, RF, embedded memory, silicon photonics, and FinFET, catering to automotive, communications, defense, data center, industrial, and consumer electronics applications. Founded in 2009 after being spun off from AMD, GlobalFoundries has over a decade of experience delivering tailored semiconductor solutions. The company supports fabless chipmakers with design enablement, IP services, and process technologies to accelerate innovation and meet global demand. Headquartered in Malta, New York, it operates manufacturing sites in the U.S., Germany, and Singapore. The company develops technologies for emerging markets, supporting digital applications that demand energy efficiency and reliable performance.
About TSMC
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the world’s largest dedicated semiconductor foundry, based in Hsinchu, Taiwan. Founded in 1987, TSMC developed the pure-play foundry business model and has become a key player in the global chip supply chain. The company manufactures advanced semiconductor components using process technologies like 5nm and 3nm nodes, with plans to move to 2nm and smaller. TSMC serves customers across industries like consumer electronics, computing, automotive, networking, and industrial applications. Major technology firms rely on TSMC to produce chips for smartphones, data centers, AI systems, and autonomous vehicles. By the end of 2024, TSMC employed about 84,000 people worldwide. The company served 530 customers and approx.. 12,000 products for various applications.