Trusted Access Program Office

Foundry Flow

The Foundry Flow offers customers access to the broader range of available technologies, a trusted means of device production and the option to ride on Multi-Project Wafers (MPWs). The Foundry Flow is summarized as follows:

  • Customer enablement to a particular GLOBALFOUNDRIES U.S. 2 LLC (GFUS2) technology
  • Customer access to GFUS2 process design kits (PDK)
  • Customer access to TAPO-acquired GF US2 Intellectual Property (IP)
  • Customer is responsible for all design services using industry-standard tools
  • Customer entry into the Foundry Flow is GDSII or OASIS handoff
  • Customer prototype deliverables are typically:
    • Functionally untested silicon die for an MPW run
    • Functionally untested wafers for a dedicated run

In supporting customer access to the GFUS2 Foundry Flow, TAPO has established a relationship with GF US2 to produce advanced microelectronics parts in a Trusted environment. GFUS2 maintains domestic facilities, providing an extensive array of fabrication solutions to meet customer Trusted application needs. The following chart outlines the GFUS2 Foundry technology offerings available to TAPO customers.

Access vehicles for the GFUS2 Foundry Flow include MPW runs; dedicated prototype runs and production runs in both high-volume and low-volume models; IP development including standard pre-purchased IP; and limited test and packaging services.

* Process Limited Availability until end of 2024