MALTA, NY, Mar 12, 2026 – GlobalFoundries has introduced Auto Grade 1 ready embedded magnetic RAM (eMRAM) on its FDX platform for automotive semiconductor designs. The non-volatile memory expands GlobalFoundries’ embedded memory (eNVM) portfolio for automotive applications. The technology is also part of the company’s AutoPro platform for automotive-ready semiconductor solutions.
The new FDX+AutoPro150 eMRAM technology targets automotive and AI systems that require embedded memory. The memory supports endurance of up to 500k cycles with read speed of sub-10 nanosecond. The design also scales to support higher memory densities while addressing magnetic field effects. The technology operates in environments up to 150°C, supporting system-on-chip (SoC) designs for automotive applications.
The memory integrates with GF’s enhanced FDX platform, manufactured in Germany and the U.S., and supports compact and versatile chip designs. Tier 1 OEMs use eMRAM in microcontroller units for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). These systems rely on real-time processing for safety functions and over-the-air updates. The memory’s access speed and power consumption also support Physical AI systems, including autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.
“With the introduction of our Auto Grade 1 ready FDX+AutoPro150 eMRAM platform, GF is raising the bar for embedded memory performance in the most demanding automotive and industrial environments,” said Ed Kaste, senior vice president of GF’s ultra-low power CMOS business. “By combining fast, reliable MRAM with our energy-efficient FDX platform, we’re giving customers a powerful path to build the next-generation of SDVs and emerging Physical AI systems. This milestone underscores GF’s commitment to delivering innovative, automotive-ready solutions at scale and empowering our customers to design future-ready solutions with greater speed and confidence from a trusted manufacturing partner.”
“MRAM is a technology at the edge of automotive innovation, providing speed, endurance and reliability that will help next-generation MCUs for software-defined vehicles with real-time, distributed intelligence,” said Dr. Dominik Erb, vice president of digital semiconductor roadmaps & operations at Bosch. “We welcome that GlobalFoundries delivers embedded MRAM technology on their FDX platform and creates a new solution that helps scale with the growing demand across the automotive industry.”
A process design kit for FDX+AutoPro150 eMRAM is available through GF’s self-service GF Connect portal to support chip design development. GlobalFoundries plans volume production in Q2, 2026 at its Dresden manufacturing site.
Source: GlobalFoundries
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GlobalFoundries is a 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.