February 27, 2025 – GlobalFoundries (GF) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have announced a strategic research partnership aimed at enhancing AI semiconductor technology. The collaboration will focus on improving chip performance and energy efficiency, leveraging GF’s 22FDX process for low-power AI applications.
Key Highlights of the Collaboration
Joint Research Leadership
MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) and GF Labs will spearhead the project.
Prof. Tomás Palacios, Director of MIT’s MTL, will oversee the research from MIT’s side.
Technology Focus Areas
AI acceleration and next-gen semiconductor advancements.
Integration of RF SOI, CMOS, and optical functionalities in a single monolithic chip package.
Utilization of GF’s 22FDX platform for ultra-low power edge AI computing, reducing data center energy consumption.
Industry Impact
Bridging academic and industry expertise to tackle semiconductor challenges.
Enhancing AI chip efficiency for future edge computing and cloud data centers.
GF’s Ongoing Investments in Semiconductor Innovation
GlobalFoundries recently announced a $575 million investment to build an advanced packaging and testing facility at its Malta, New York fab.
The facility will support silicon photonics and other critical semiconductor markets.
An additional $186 million will be allocated for R&D over the next decade.
The investment is expected to create 100 new jobs within five years.
GF’s CTO Gregg Bartlett emphasized that the partnership with MIT highlights GF’s commitment to innovation and talent development in the semiconductor industry.
