Manufacturing
GlobalShuttle™ multi-project wafer program
About GlobalShuttle
Our multi-project wafer (MPW) program aggregates multiple projects onto a single wafer, enabling customers to bring their differentiated chip designs to life with the global support of a proven semiconductor leader—while avoiding the cost limitations of test-silicon.
- Ready to scale with cost-effective solutions—whether you’re a new or existing GF customer, startup or university partner. Ask about offers for new and existing customers
- Built to support your designs across all of our technology platforms, through a trusted program embraced by industry leaders and our value-added partner and university networks
- Evolved for your needs with increased shuttle frequency*, reduced minimum area requirements*, option to increase samples provided**, optimized customer education, incentives & offers — and more
* May vary by technology offering
** Up to 100 samples. May vary by customer
*** May not apply to university minimum areas
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Increased shuttle frequency*
Align with your design cycle – without compromising manufacturability
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Offers & incentives for new and existing customers
First-time and existing customers may be eligible for incentives on their initial GlobalShuttle run or when trying a new technology
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Reduced minimum area requirements* and minimum MPW fees*
Bring your design vision to life – at the scale you need
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Optimized customer experience
Revitalized education package for streamlined onboarding
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MPW to production incentives
Featuring new incentives for transitions from MPW to production
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Increased samples provided**
GlobalShuttle now offers the option to double die samples provided – up to 100 die – as part of the base MPW fee**
2026 MPW schedule
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| Platform | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
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| 45RFE | |||||||||||||||||||
| 45RFSOI | |||||||||||||||||||
| 9SW | |||||||||||||||||||
| SLATE wafer-to-wafer (9SW) | |||||||||||||||||||
| RFGaN2 (90RFGaN) | |||||||||||||||||||
| 9HP | |||||||||||||||||||
| 8XP | |||||||||||||||||||
| NXS1 (130NSX1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| RFGaN1 (130RFGaN) | |||||||||||||||||||
| CBIC | |||||||||||||||||||
| AMF MPW | |||||||||||||||||||
Notes:
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denotes the shuttle tapeout month once minimum demand is fulfilled. GF reserves the right to modify the plan in supporting customers.
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GF customers can access the latest GlobalShuttle™ MPW schedule via GF Connect. For new customers, please click here to contact GF.
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denotes AMF shuttle runs. Please submit GDS by 15th of the previous month to secure a slot in the shuttle. Max 3 DRC iterations by AMF. Any DRC violation must be waived by this date. For additional information on AMF shuttles, read the brochure.
