Together, the companies are advancing the development and commercialization of next-generation BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process technology, which allows different functions to be combined on a single chip, making devices more power efficient and compact.

Cirrus Logic, a US provider of high-performance audio and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions, has announced the expansion of its long-standing relationship with semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries (GF). These joint development efforts aim to accelerate the introduction of more efficient, powerful and reliable chip technologies. 

Together, the companies are advancing the development and commercialization of next-generation BCD (Bipolar-CMOS-DMOS) process technology, which allows different functions to be combined on a single chip, making devices more power efficient and compact, according to a media release.

This technology will be capable of being manufactured at GlobalFoundries’ facility in Malta, New York, adding a US-based option to complement existing manufacturing in Singapore and Germany. The expanded collaboration is expected to support Cirrus Logic’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge mixed-signal products to its core markets while strengthening the resilience and geographic diversity of its customers’ semiconductor supply chains.

Cirrus Logic and GF are also collaborating on accelerating innovation in Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology utilizing GF’s specialized manufacturing facility in Essex Junction, Vermont. With a high-power density and the ability to handle high voltages, GF’s GaN-on-silicon platform offers efficiency and power management benefits for consumer and industrial applications. This joint effort is expected to expand Cirrus Logic’s mixed-signal and power technology portfolio, unlocking new capabilities and market opportunities, the media release said.