GlobalFoundries

TSMC Suddenly Exits, GlobalFoundries Takes Over! The Landscape of Third-Generation Semiconductors Changes

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A multi-billion dollar transfer of technological power is occurring between two chip manufacturing giants. The global semiconductor foundry market is experiencing a strategic turning point. On November 10, TSMC and GlobalFoundries announced that they have reached a technology licensing agreement, whereby TSMC will license its 650V and 80V Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to GlobalFoundries. This … Read more

International Chip Giants Bet on China! GlobalFoundries Partners with Guangzhou Zengxin, Mature Process Becomes the Key to Breakthrough

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International Chip Giants Bet on China! GlobalFoundries Partners with Guangzhou Zengxin, Mature Process Becomes the Key to Breakthrough

International Chip Giants Bet on China! GlobalFoundries Partners with Guangzhou Zengxin, Mature Process Becomes the Key to Breakthrough “Previously, international giants viewed the Chinese market as a place to ‘sell chips for quick profits’, but now they are actively coming to ‘set up factories for localization’—this shift is happening faster than the iteration of chip … Read more

Global Third Largest Foundry Acquires a RISC-V IP Company

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Global Third Largest Foundry Acquires a RISC-V IP Company

On July 9, GlobalFoundries, the world’s third-largest foundry, announced that it will officially acquire MIPS, a processor IP company with over 40 years of history. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals, and is expected to be completed in the second half of 2025. After completion, MIPS will operate as an … Read more

GlobalFoundries Responds to MIPS Acquisition; Android Development Plans; Broadcasting Authority Prevents Over-Entertainment and Anti-Intellectual Short Dramas

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GlobalFoundries Responds to MIPS Acquisition; Android Development Plans; Broadcasting Authority Prevents Over-Entertainment and Anti-Intellectual Short Dramas

Today’s Highlights (2025-07-14): Broadcasting Authority: Prevent Over-Entertainment and Anti-Intellectual Trends in Short Dramas Phone card suspended after slow recharge Elon Musk Denies xAI is Raising Funds at a $200 Billion Valuation GlobalFoundries Responds to MIPS Acquisition He Xiaopeng Responds to 60-Day Payment Commitment Google’s Android Development Plan: Integrating ChromeOS and Deeply Integrating Gemini AI Altman … Read more

GlobalFoundries Acquires MIPS, A Move Towards RISC-V!

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GlobalFoundries Acquires MIPS, A Move Towards RISC-V!

On July 8, local time in the United States, wafer foundry giant GlobalFoundries (GF) announced that it has reached a final acquisition agreement with MIPS, a leading supplier of artificial intelligence and processor IP. However, the specific transaction amount has not been disclosed. Thus, this well-established semiconductor IP company, which has been around for over … Read more

GlobalFoundries Acquires MIPS: Another RISC-V Chip Company Falls

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GlobalFoundries Acquires MIPS: Another RISC-V Chip Company Falls

▍Processor IP is becoming a fundamental technology, thus its value in the ecosystem is declining Source: Jiwei Network GlobalFoundries will acquire the processor developer MIPS, highlighting the vulnerability of the RISC-V ecosystem.Previously, the board of the German RISC-V core developer Codasip put the company up for sale after negotiations, and Esperanto Technologies also halted the … Read more

Why GlobalFoundries, a Pure Foundry, is Eyeing MIPS?

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Why GlobalFoundries, a Pure Foundry, is Eyeing MIPS?

Remember to star the public account ⭐️ to receive notifications promptly. Source: Content from tomshardware. When GlobalFoundries announced its plan to acquire MIPS earlier this week, there was speculation that the company was once again changing its strategy to begin developing processors independently, thus competing with some of its customers. However, after communicating with GlobalFoundries, … Read more

MIPS Revived: The Third Largest Foundry Giant Acquires It

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MIPS Revived: The Third Largest Foundry Giant Acquires It

This week, the global semiconductor industry has stirred once again. GlobalFoundries, the third largest foundry in the world, announced the acquisition of the well-established processor IP company MIPS. As soon as the news broke, discussions erupted in the industry. Many speculated whether GlobalFoundries would follow Intel’s lead, changing its “pure foundry” strategy to directly design … Read more

GlobalFoundries Acquires MIPS, A Move Towards RISC-V!

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GlobalFoundries Acquires MIPS, A Move Towards RISC-V!

On July 8, local time in the United States, GlobalFoundries (GF) announced that it has reached a final acquisition agreement with MIPS, a leading supplier of artificial intelligence and processor IP. However, the specific transaction amount has not been disclosed. After more than 40 years of operation, this well-established semiconductor IP company has experienced a … Read more