GlobalFoundries Boosts Power IP Portfolio with Tagore Acquisition, Unlocking GaN Technology

GlobalFoundries (GF) has acquired a team of experienced engineers from Tagore to expand its power IP portfolio and gain access to GaN IP. This move will allow GF customers to bring differentiated products to market quickly, while also positioning the company as a foundation for future power applications.

According to Niels Anderskouv, GF’s chief business officer, this acquisition represents a significant step towards accelerating the availability of GaN technology and empowering customers to create the next generation of power management solutions. The partnership will enable GF customers to develop market-leading IP solutions that address power design challenges and advance automotive, industrial, and AI datacenter power delivery systems.

The U.S. CHIPS and Science Act recently awarded GF $1.5 billion in direct funding, with a portion of the investment allocated towards enabling high-volume manufacturing of critical technologies like GaN to ensure the secure production of more essential chips. By combining its manufacturing capacity with the expertise of the Tagore team, GF aims to enhance AI system efficiency, particularly in edge or IoT devices where reduced power consumption is essential.

Amitava Das, co-founder and chief operating officer of Tagore Technology, expressed excitement about joining GlobalFoundries to focus on developing disruptive solutions using GaN technology. The partnership will help meet the growing demand for power-efficient semiconductors and drive innovation in a variety of industries.