GlobalFoundries
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- 2026-08-03 funding The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded GlobalFoundries $300 million to support the development of silicon photonics technology. source
- 2026-07-30 funding GlobalFoundries will receive $300 million in CHIPS funding for optical interconnect research, with the Commerce Department taking a 1 percent equity stake. source
- 2026-07-29 funding The United States government is providing $300 million in funding to GlobalFoundries to advance silicon photonics technology, taking a 1% stake in the company. source
- 2026-07-29 funding GlobalFoundries is set to receive up to $300 million in funding from a U.S. semiconductor research and development initiative. source
- 2026-06-10 funding GlobalFoundries launched a new quantum computing manufacturing business, Quantum Technology Solutions, with a $375 million CHIPS R&D grant. source
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US Commerce Dept. awards GlobalFoundries $300M for AI photonics tech
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded GlobalFoundries $300 million to advance its silicon photonics technology, which is crucial for AI infrastructure due to its high-bandwidth and energy-efficient data transfer c…
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Foundries Race to Integrate Optics for AI Systems · 3 sources tracked
Major semiconductor foundries including TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and GlobalFoundries are developing distinct strategies for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO). This technology is crucial as AI systems increasingly require optical in…
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Foundries Race to Develop Co-Packaged Optics for AI Infrastructure
Leading semiconductor foundries TSMC, Intel, Samsung, and GlobalFoundries are developing strategies for Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) to meet the escalating bandwidth demands of AI infrastructure. CPO technology integrates o…
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GlobalFoundries secures $300M CHIPS funding; Samsung's chip profits soar on AI demand
GlobalFoundries is set to receive $300 million in CHIPS Act funding for optical interconnect research, with the U.S. Department of Commerce taking a 1% equity stake in the company. This marks a new approach by the Comme…
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US invests $300M in GlobalFoundries for silicon photonics
The United States government is providing $300 million in funding to GlobalFoundries to advance the development of silicon photonics technology. This investment includes the US government taking a 1% stake in the compan…
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GlobalFoundries secures $300M US R&D funding; FAA eases space launch rules
GlobalFoundries' stock surged by 14% in pre-market trading following news of a significant U.S. semiconductor research and development initiative. The company is set to receive up to $300 million in funding from this $8…
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Europe's Chips Act aims for semiconductor sovereignty but needs local demand
The European Chips Act, Regulation (EU) 2023/1781, aims to bolster semiconductor sovereignty by targeting 20% of global production by 2030. It focuses on translating research into manufacturable technology, attracting s…
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Zilog Z80 CPU turns 50, with open-source replacement nearing production
The Zilog Z80, an iconic 8-bit CPU that powered numerous retro computers and arcade games, has reached its 50th anniversary. Although Zilog officially discontinued production in June 2024, an open-source replacement is …
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UMC produces first mass-produced silicon photonics wafers for AI infrastructure
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), Taiwan's second-largest chipmaker, has successfully produced its first mass-produced silicon photonics wafers at its Singapore facility. This technology, which uses light for d…
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New Bit-Serial CNN Accelerator Boosts XR Vision Efficiency
Researchers have developed BitFair, a novel bit-serial CNN accelerator designed for ultra-low-power Extended Reality (XR) applications. This accelerator incorporates learnable early termination and adaptive bit ordering…
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China's Genori Tech IPO Soars 1,200%, Minting Billionaire Amid Self-Reliance Push
Chongqing Genori Technology, a Chinese semiconductor component maker, has seen its shares surge by nearly 1,200% since its IPO, creating a new billionaire in Chairman and CEO Wang Bing. The company's success is attribut…
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GlobalFoundries launches quantum chip manufacturing with $375M grant
GlobalFoundries has launched a dedicated quantum computing manufacturing business, Quantum Technology Solutions, backed by a $375 million CHIPS R&D grant. This initiative aims to establish a supply chain for quantum pro…
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Quantinuum IPO values company at $15.6B, founder becomes billionaire
Quantinuum, a quantum computing company backed by Honeywell, has successfully completed a $1.68 billion initial public offering, valuing the company at over $15.6 billion. This IPO makes Quantinuum's founder, Illyas Kha…
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GlobalFoundries, UMC, SMIC Expand Mature Chip Node Capacity
GlobalFoundries, UMC, and SMIC, the three largest mature-node chip manufacturers, are investing billions to expand capacity at 22nm and above, diverging from TSMC and Samsung's focus on leading-edge processes. These com…
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IBM launches Anderon, America's first quantum chip foundry with $2B
IBM is spinning off its quantum chip fabrication operations into a new company called Anderon, which will be America's first dedicated quantum foundry. This venture is supported by a significant $2 billion in funding, c…