As vehicles evolve into powerful software-defined platforms, traditional monolithic chip designs are increasingly challenged to meet the demands of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), autonomous driving and immersive in-vehicle infotainment. Chiplet architectures offer a scalable, flexible and cost-effective alternative that can be seamlessly integrated into the advanced computing systems of software-defined vehicles.
Imec’s ACP brings together key players from the automotive and semiconductor sectors in a pre-competitive research initiative aimed at accelerating the adoption of chiplet architectures and packaging technologies in next-generation vehicles and meeting the safety and reliability requirements of the automotive industry.
As a foundry partner, GF will provide advanced manufacturing capabilities, a differentiated technology portfolio and GF’s global footprint with factories in the U.S., Europe and Asia to support the development and manufacturing of ACP’s automotive-grade chiplet-based platforms.
“Joining imec’s ACP is consistent with our mission to enable innovation in automotive electronics with differentiated technology solutions for the next generation of safe, connected and autonomous vehicles,” said Sudipto Bose, vice president of GF’s automotive end market. “We are pleased to bring our deep manufacturing expertise, global manufacturing presence and portfolio of automotive-grade, silicon-proven technologies to support the ACP’s focus on developing reference chiplet architectures and qualifying interconnect technologies that meet stringent automotive standards.”
Bart PlacklĂ©, Vice President Automotive at imec: “Expanding participation from companies across the automotive ecosystem strengthens our ability to develop chiplet architectures and interconnect technologies that are tailored to industry needs and validated under real-world manufacturing conditions, helping to minimize risk and accelerate adoption for the entire industry.”
About imec
Imec is a world-leading research and innovation center for advanced semiconductor technologies. With its state-of-the-art R&E infrastructure and the expertise of over 6,000 employees, imec drives innovation in semiconductor and system scaling, artificial intelligence, silicon photonics, connectivity and sensing.
Imec’s cutting-edge research enables breakthroughs in a wide range of industries, including computing, healthcare, automotive, energy, infotainment, industrial, agri-food and security. With IC-Link, imec guides companies through every step of chip development – from initial concept to volume production – and delivers customized solutions tailored to the most demanding design and production requirements.
Imec collaborates with global leaders along the entire semiconductor value chain, as well as with technology companies, start-ups, universities and research institutions in Flanders and worldwide. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, Imec has research facilities in Belgium as well as in Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK, Spain and the US, giving it a presence on three continents. In 2024, Imec achieved a turnover of 1.034 billion euros.
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