As vehicles become smarter and more electrified and factories more automated, the chips inside them are doing far more than just basic processing tasks. They enable radar systems for advanced driver assistance, manage battery systems in electric vehicles and ensure secure connectivity for the Industrial Internet of Things. Reliable semiconductor supply is critical for these applications, and GF’s globally distributed manufacturing presence – spanning the US, Europe and Asia – provides customers with flexibility and security of supply to meet these challenges.
This partnership provides Renesas with further access to GF’s technology portfolio, including FDX™ (FD-SOI), BCD and feature-rich CMOS technologies with non-volatile memory capabilities to support its SoCs, power devices and MCUs. Tape-outs under this expanded collaboration are expected to begin in mid-2026.
This expanded partnership, which will begin with manufacturing in the U.S. and expand to sites across GF globally, including in Germany and Singapore, as well as GF’s manufacturing partnership in China, will help Renesas meet the growing demand and requirements of customers who are developing increasingly advanced systems and products. Renesas and GF are also considering the possibility of porting select GF process technologies to Renesas’ in-house fabs in Japan to further improve manufacturing resilience and meet future capacity needs.
“This partnership strengthens a proven relationship and underscores GF’s role as a trusted partner for key semiconductor technologies,” said Tim Breen, CEO of GlobalFoundries. “The automotive industry is changing rapidly. Semiconductors are now the foundation for innovation, enabling advanced driver assistance systems, battery management and secure connectivity. These systems require performance and efficiency under extreme conditions, and GF’s differentiated platforms are designed to do just that. We are focused on delivering what matters most: reliable supply and the technologies that enable the vehicles of tomorrow.”
This initiative is part of a broader effort to bring key chip technologies home and strengthen U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing while providing Renesas and its customers with secure, localized manufacturing options. Through the expanded partnership with Renesas, GF now manufactures semiconductors used by the world’s top three automotive MCU manufacturers.
“Access to a broader range of GF technologies gives us the flexibility and security of supply that our customers need,” said Hidetoshi Shibata, CEO of Renesas. “This expanded partnership enables a stable, long-term supply of semiconductors while ensuring the highest quality and reliability for our products. These capabilities are essential as we deliver advanced solutions and the demand for electrification and connectivity – as well as the rapidly growing computing requirements from AI applications – increases globally.”
This expanded collaboration comes at a time when the automotive industry is increasingly focusing on software-defined vehicles, electrification and advanced safety systems – all areas that depend on a secure and resilient semiconductor supply chain.
About GF
GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of critical semiconductors that the world relies on to live, work and communicate. We innovate and collaborate with customers to deliver more energy-efficient, higher-performance products for the automotive industry, smart mobile devices, the Internet of Things, communications infrastructure and other high-growth markets. With our global manufacturing presence in the US, Europe and Asia, GF is a trusted and reliable supplier to customers around the world.
Every day, our talented global team delivers results with an unwavering focus on safety, durability and sustainability.
About Renesas Electronics Corporation
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723) is enabling a safer, smarter and more sustainable future where technology makes our lives easier. As a global leader in microcontrollers, Renesas combines its expertise in embedded processing, analog, power and connectivity to provide complete semiconductor solutions. These winning combinations accelerate time-to-market for automotive, industrial, infrastructure and IoT applications, enabling billions of connected, smart devices that improve the way people work and live.
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