Staff writer, with CNAGlobalWafers Co (環球晶圓) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with US-based contract chipmaker GlobalFoundries Inc to expand cooperation in wafer development. The two sides are to develop a long-term agreement for the Taiwanese firm to supply 12-inch silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafers to GlobalFoundries, GlobalWafers said on Tuesday. 3 silicon wafer manufacturer in the world, has a long and ongoing cooperative relationship with GlobalFoundries for the supply of 8-inch SOI wafers. GlobalWafers said that the MOU aims to take advantage of the company’s 12-inch SOI capability and GlobalFoundries’ strength in radio frequency technology to provide a low-power, high-performance and easy-to-integrate solution to be used by next-generation mobile devices and 5G applications. Ties with GlobalFoundries in 12-inch SOI wafer supply are expected to help GlobalWafers widen its product portfolio, boost global competitiveness and strengthen its bottom line, the Taiwanese firm said.

Source: Taipei Times February 26, 2020 15:56 UTC