MALTA, NY, Oct 2, 2025 – GlobalFoundries and Corning Inc. are teaming up to push optical connectivity for AI datacenters. The collaboration focuses on detachable fiber connector solutions for GlobalFoundries’ silicon photonics platform, using Corning’s GlassBridge edge-coupler to align with platform v-grooves for high bandwidth and energy efficiency. The companies are also developing a vertically coupled fiber-to-PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) solution, underscoring their ability to deliver multiple approaches for co-packaged photonic integrated circuit connectivity.
The collaboration leverages Corning’s innovation in glass, optical fiber and connectivity technologies. This includes a portfolio of glass compositions, glass wafer, IOX, and laser processing, and Fiber Array Units (FAUs), leveraging fibers with alignments minimizing insertion loss for the data centers and computing applications.
The collaboration uses GF’s silicon photonics platform, which supports co-packaged optics solution for scale-out and scale-up networks. It combines Corning’s optical interconnect expertise and supply chain with GF’s silicon photonics manufacturing capabilities.
“Our collaboration with Corning marks a significant step forward in delivering next-generation connectivity solutions for AI and machine learning,” said Kevin Soukup, senior vice president of GF’s silicon photonics product line. “Corning’s cutting-edge fiber technology, integrated with our silicon-proven platform, delivers the performance and flexibility required for enabling scalable, high-density optical packaging for AI datacenters.”
“Our collaboration with GlobalFoundries is helping to shape the future of AI infrastructure and accelerate the progress needed to meet the demands of an increasingly data-driven world,” said Dr. Claudio Mazzali, vice president, global research, Corning. “There’s something truly powerful in combining GlobalFoundries’ and Corning’s expertise in silicon process and optical connectivity – together, we’re enabling new possibilities for the AI-powered industries of tomorrow.”
Corning will demonstrate the GlassBridge edge-coupled glass-waveguide based detachable fiber connector solution at the ECOC Exhibition, booth 2118, and at the GF Technology Summit in Munich, Germany.
Source: GlobalFoundries
About GlobalFoundries
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. As of 2023, GlobalFoundries reported an annual revenue of approximately $7.4 billion and continues to play a critical role in global supply chains. The company focuses on unique technologies designed to meet the needs of growing markets. It supports new digital applications that require energy efficiency and dependable performance.
About Corning
Corning Inc. develops glass, ceramics and advanced materials for industries such as telecommunications, display, life sciences, environmental systems and specialty applications. Its products include optical fiber and cables, photonic components, glass substrates for displays and touch screens, laboratory and bioprocessing equipment, and ceramic substrates for emissions control. Founded in 1851, the company has operated for more than 170 years and is headquartered in Corning, New York. In 2024, Corning reported GAAP sales of $13.12 billion and core sales of $14.47 billion.