Multi-Project Wafer Program

GlobalShuttle:
Multi‑Project Wafer Program

GF’s 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 you 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 GF’s technology platforms, through a trusted program embraced by industry leaders and GF’s Channel 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
MPW Features Grid

Increased shuttle frequency*

Align with your design cycle – without compromising manufacturability

Offers and 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

Reduced minimum area requirements* and minimum MPW fees*

Bring your design vision to life – at the scale you need

Optimized customer experience

Revitalized education package for streamlined onboarding

MPW to production incentives

Featuring new incentives for transitions from MPW to production

Increased samples provided**

GlobalShuttle now offers the option to double die samples provided – up to 100 die – as part of the base MPW fee**

GlobalShuttle Schedule
Platform Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
12nm
22nm
28nm
40nm
45RFE
45RFSOI
45SPCLO
55nm
9HP
110/130nm
130NSX1
130RFGaN
130CBIC
8XP
150nm
180nm
180HVGaN
5PA4
Platform Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
12nm
22nm
110/130nm
130nm
180nm
180HVGaN
130MVG
28nm
40nm
55nm
150nm
45SPCLO
45RFE
45RFSOI
9SW
9SW-Slate
90RFGaN
9HP
8XP
130NSX1
130RFGaN
130CBIC

Notes:

  1.            denotes the shuttle tapeout month once minimum demand is fulfilled. GF reserves the right to modify the plan in supporting customers.
  2. 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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Looking to get started? Ask about offers and incentives for new and existing customers

Contact us or reach out to your GF representative to learn more about how you can partner with GF to get your prototype and product to market more affordably

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*May vary by technology offering​ 

**Up to 100. May vary by customer​ 

***May not apply to University minimum areas