Fraunhofer IPMS remains research partner for GlobalFoundries

The Center Nanoelectronic Technologies (CNT) at Fraunhofer IPMS is researching new processes and concepts for memory modules in GlobalFoundries chip technologies within several research projects on behalf of GlobalFoundries. In addition to developing processes for the 22nm FDX technology, the focus of the development projects that have now been launched lies in optimising magnetic, ferroelectric and resistive embedded data storage. An important goal is to develop scalable and energy-efficient memory solutions. This is particularly advantageous for the Internet of Things and automotive sectors.

The research projects are being implemented on behalf of GlobalFoundries as part of the "Important Project of Common European Interest" (IPCEI), which is funded proportionately by Saxony and the federal government and was launched in 2023.

Reasons for GlobalFoundries' cooperation with the CNT at Fraunhofer IPMS are the excellent technical expertise of its more than 100 employees, the immediate vicinity in the north of Dresden and the research clean room with standard industrial equipment on 300mm wafer size, which is unique in Germany. Only this unique selling point makes a fast and efficient exchange of wafers and research results with fabs such as GlobalFoundries possible.

Wenke Weinreich, Head of CNT and Deputy Director of Fraunhofer IPMS, is pleased with the continuation of the cooperation with GlobalFoundries Dresden alongside the new projects and proudly emphasises: "It is an honour to continue to be an important research partner of GlobalFoundries Dresden. With these projects that have now been launched, we are working together to ensure that Dresden continues to occupy a leading position in global microelectronics."