LEUVEN, Belgium, Oct 20, 2025 – imec announced that GlobalFoundries (GF) has joined imec’s Automotive Chiplet Program (ACP) as a foundry partner. Semiconductor and system companies Infineon, Silicon Box, STATS ChipPAC and Japanese driving technology company TIER IV have also joined the program. Their participation expands imec’s network and supports the development of chiplet-based architectures designed for automotives.
As vehicles become software-defined, monolithic chips face limits in supporting advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving, and in-vehicle infotainment. Chiplet architectures provide a flexible and affordable option that can be integrated into these systems.
Imec’s ACP connects partners across the automotive and semiconductor industries in a joint research effort to accelerate chiplet adoption and packaging technologies that meet automotive-grade safety standards.
As a foundry partner, GF will provide manufacturing capabilities and use its fabrication facilities in the United States, Europe, and Asia to develop automotive-ready, chiplet-based platforms.
“Joining imec’s ACP aligns with our mission to enable innovation in automotive electronics with differentiated technology solutions for the next-generation of safe, connected and autonomous vehicles,” said Sudipto Bose, vice president of GF’s automotive end market. “We’re excited to contribute our deep manufacturing expertise, global manufacturing footprint and portfolio of silicon-proven, automotive-grade technologies to support the ACP’s focus in developing reference chiplet architectures and the qualification of interconnect technologies that meet stringent automotive standards.”
Bart Placklé, vice-president automotive at imec: “Expanding the involvement of companies across the automotive ecosystem strengthens our ability to develop chiplet architectures and interconnect technologies that are tailored to the needs of the industry and validated under real-world manufacturing conditions, which helps to de-risk and accelerate deployment for the entire industry.”
Source: imec
About imec
imec is a global research and innovation hub focused on semiconductor and digital technologies. It develops solutions in chip design, AI, photonics, connectivity, and sensing, supporting industries such as computing, healthcare, automotive, energy, agri-food, and security. Founded in 1984, it combines R&D infrastructure with the expertise of more than 6,000 employees worldwide. Through IC-Link, imec assists companies through the chip development process, from concept to manufacturing. The organization partners with global technology companies, start-ups, academia, and research institutions across Europe, Asia, and North America. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, imec operates research centers in several European countries and the United States. In 2024, imec reported annual revenue of approx. €1.03B.
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. 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.