GlobalFoundries (GF) has announced that it has acquired a team of experienced engineers from Tagore dedicated to the development of GaN technology. This move will enable GF customers to bring differentiated products to market quickly.
Niels Anderskouv, GF’s chief business officer, emphasized the company’s commitment to being the foundation of its customers’ power applications both now and in the future. The acquisition represents a significant step towards accelerating the availability of GaN and empowering customers to create the next generation of power management solutions that will shape the future of mobility, connectivity, and intelligence.
With this acquisition, GF aims to enhance AI system efficiency, particularly in edge or IoT devices where reduced power consumption is essential. By combining its manufacturing capacity with the expertise of the Tagore team, GF will support the development of market-leading IP solutions to address power design challenges and advance automotive, industrial, and AI datacenter power delivery systems.
Amitava Das, co-founder and chief operating officer of Tagore Technology expressed excitement about joining GlobalFoundries to focus on developing disruptive solutions using GaN technology. The partnership will help meet the growing demand for power-efficient semiconductors and drive innovation in a variety of industries.
Additionally, GlobalFoundries was recently awarded $1.5 billion in direct funding under the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act with a portion allocated towards enabling high-volume manufacturing of critical technologies like GaN to ensure secure production of more essential chips.