GlobalFoundries Launches UX Platform for Intelligent Edge and Physical AI Applications
Event summary
- GlobalFoundries announced customer availability of its UX platform family, including 40nm (40UX) and 22nm (22UX) technologies for intelligent edge devices and advanced sensing systems.
- The 40UX platform is optimized for secure, smart, and connected microcontrollers and systems-on-a-chip (SoCs) serving wearable, IoT, and wireless connectivity applications.
- The 22UX platform is designed for edge AI, imaging, and mixed-signal systems, offering ultra-low power operation and low-noise analog devices.
- Both platforms are available for customer engagement and prototyping through GF’s GlobalShuttle™ multi-project wafer program with quarterly shuttles scheduled through 2027.
The big picture
GlobalFoundries' launch of the UX platform family targets the growing demand for power-efficient, high-performance semiconductors in intelligent edge and Physical AI applications. As intelligence moves from the cloud to billions of connected devices, the UX family provides a scalable solution for ultra-low power microcontrollers, wireless connectivity devices, and edge AI applications. The strategic move positions GlobalFoundries to capture a significant share of the rapidly expanding market for intelligent systems and connected devices.
What we're watching
- Technology Adoption
- How quickly customers will adopt the UX platform family for next-generation intelligent edge devices and advanced sensing systems.
- Manufacturing Scalability
- Whether GlobalFoundries can scale production of the UX platforms across its global manufacturing footprint.
- Market Differentiation
- The pace at which GlobalFoundries can differentiate its UX platform offerings in a competitive semiconductor market.
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