GlobalFoundries said it has become a full core CMOS partner of the Imec R&D consortium based in Leuven, Belgium. GlobalFoundries and Imec also will work on GaN-on-Si technology.

A GlobalFoundries spokesman “a key criterion for the decision is Imec’s capabilities and resources in EUV lithography. We are committed to being a leader in high-volume EUV implementation, and we believe the collaboration with Imec will fortify our already-strong EUV roadmap.

Also, the geographical proximity of Imec to the GlobalFoundries Dresden fab complex played a part. “This builds upon our existing investments and partnerships in Europe. We obviously have a strong presence there already with Fab 1 in Dresden, and this helps bolster those efforts,” he said.

GlobalFoundries has been bolstering its internal R&D capabilities, independent of the IBM-led Fishkill Alliance. “The Imec partnership is supplemental to our current R&D activities and will not diminish our commitment to IBM, CNSE, Sematech, or any of our key partners in technology development,” the spokesman said.

Imec’s sub-22nm core CMOS program develops processes for manufacturing both logic and memory ICs, including material and device studies, tool and process step exploration, integration options and advanced characterization.

GlobalFoundries said participation in the Imec research ecosystem will promote collaboration on EUV lithography, device technology for logic and memory, nano-interconnects and 3D integration with other foundri

GlobalFoundries said it has become a full core CMOS partner of the Imec R&D consortium based in Leuven, Belgium. GlobalFoundries and Imec also will work on GaN-on-Si technology.

A GlobalFoundries spokesman “a key criterion for the decision is Imec’s capabilities and resources in EUV lithography. We are committed to being a leader in high-volume EUV implementation, and we believe the collaboration with Imec will fortify our already-strong EUV roadmap.

Also, the geographical proximity of Imec to the GlobalFoundries Dresden fab complex played a part. “This builds upon our existing investments and partnerships in Europe. We obviously have a strong presence there already with Fab 1 in Dresden, and this helps bolster those efforts,” he said.

GlobalFoundries has been bolstering its internal R&D capabilities, independent of the IBM-led Fishkill Alliance.  “The Imec partnership is supplemental to our current R&D activities and will not diminish our commitment to IBM, CNSE, Sematech, or any of our key partners in technology development,” the spokesman said.

Imec’s sub-22nm core CMOS program develops processes for manufacturing both logic and memory ICs, including material and device studies, tool and process step exploration, integration options and advanced characterization.

GlobalFoundries said participation in the Imec research ecosystem will promote collaboration on EUV lithography, device technology for logic and memory, nano-interconnects and 3D integration with other foundries, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), fabless and fablite companies, and equipment and material suppliers.

The Imec GaN research program aims at high-performance, cost-effective GaN devices on 200-mm silicon substrates.

David Bennett, vice president of alliances at GlobalFoundries, said “the mission and capabilities of Imec are highly complementary to our current collaborative R&D approach and will add another important dimension to our technology pipeline.”

Imec CEO Luc Van den hove said “[artnering with GlobalFoundries strengthens our collaboration with foundries and thus also the ecosystem we offer in our programs to IDMs and the fabless and fablite community.”

es, integrated device manufacturers (IDMs), fabless and fablite companies, and equipment and material suppliers.

The Imec GaN research program aims at high-performance, cost-effective GaN devices on 200-mm silicon substrates.

David Bennett, vice president of alliances at GlobalFoundries, said “the mission and capabilities of Imec are highly complementary to our current collaborative R&D approach and will add another important dimension to our technology pipeline.”

Imec CEO Luc Van den hove said “[artnering with GlobalFoundries strengthens our collaboration with foundries and thus also the ecosystem we offer in our programs to IDMs and the fabless and fablite community.”