GlobalFoundries acquires Tagore Technology's GaN intellectual property portfolio

     GlobalFoundries (GF) has announced the acquisition of Tagore Technology’s exclusive and well-established Power Gallium Nitride (GaN) intellectual property (IP) portfolio. This high-power density solution is designed to enhance efficiency and performance in various power applications, including automotive, Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. In the ever-changing digital landscape, technologies such as Generative AI have been advancing rapidly. Among these technologies, GaN is a crucial solution for ensuring sustainable and effective power management, especially in data centers.

     The news reaffirms GF’s dedication to the extensive production of GaN technology, which provides a range of advantages for data centers. These benefits include addressing the growing power requirements, enhancing power efficiency, lowering expenses, and managing heat generation. The acquisition enhances GF’s power intellectual property (IP) portfolio and widens the availability of cutting-edge GaN IP, empowering GF customers to swiftly introduce distinctive solutions to the market. As part of the acquisition, GF will be incorporating a group of skilled engineers from Tagore who specialize in the advancement of GaN technology.

     GlobalFoundries states that through this acquisition, they are advancing the availability of Gallium Nitride (GaN) and enabling their clients to develop advanced power management solutions that will revolutionize the future of mobility, connection, and intelligence. Tagore Technology is leading the way in creating innovative solutions employing GaN technology for power devices, in response to the growing demand for more energy-efficient semiconductors.

     Tagore Technology is enthusiastic about partnering with GlobalFoundries to enhance its emphasis on cutting-edge intellectual property (IP) that will effectively tackle power design obstacles and facilitate the ongoing advancement of power delivery systems in the automotive, industrial, and AI data center sectors.

     In February 2024,  GF received $1.5 billion in direct funding through the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act. A portion of this investment is specifically designated to support the large-scale production of crucial technologies, such as GaN,  to increase the secure manufacturing of key chips.By using the manufacturing capability and technical expertise of the  Tagore team, GF is poised to revolutionize the efficiency of AI systems, particularly in edge or IoT devices,  where minimizing power consumption is crucial.