GlobalFoundries buys Tagore’s GaN technology – Electronic Components

GlobalFoundries (GF) has recently acquired Tagore Technology’s Power Gallium Nitride (GaN) intellectual property (IP) portfolio, which is a high-power density solution aimed at improving power management in data centres. This technology is designed to enhance efficiency and performance across a variety of power applications, such as in automotive and internet of things (IoT) systems.

GF is planning to initiate large-scale manufacturing of GaN technology in order to offer a range of benefits to data centres. These benefits include helping data centres meet the growing power demands, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and managing heat generation. As part of this acquisition, a team of skilled engineers from Tagore, dedicated to GaN technology development, will be joining GF.

Jitendra Chaddah, GF’s vice president and India country head, expressed excitement over Tagore Technology joining the GF India team. This collaboration is expected to enhance GF’s technological capabilities, particularly in emerging areas like GaN. Amitava Das, Tagore Technology’s co-founder and chief operating officer, highlighted the increasing demand for power-efficient semiconductors and the importance of market-leading IP in addressing power design challenges.

In February 2024, GF received US$1.5 billion (S$2 billion) in direct funding under the US CHIPS and Science Act, with a portion of the investment directed towards enabling high-volume manufacturing of critical technologies like GaN. This investment is crucial for ensuring the secure production of essential chips in the future.