40nm Mainstream Technologies
Ideal platform for power- and price-sensitive applications
GLOBALFOUNDRIES mainstream platforms from 180nm to 40nm offer mixed-technology solutions on volume production-proven, industry-compatible processes.
40nm-LP (Low Power) is an ideal platform for power- and price-sensitive applications, such as mobile and wireless applications with flexible mixed-technology options for RF, low voltage and automotive. Available technologies include logic, analog/mixed-signal, RF/mmWave, and eFlash/OTP/MTP/SRAM memory. It is a design-ready solution with silicon-validated IP and PDKs (process design kits) from GLOBALFOUNDRIES and leading EDA/IP partners.
Highlights:
- 40nm-LP requires 40% less power, 60% less area and has significantly lower cost compared to 65nm implementations
- Shipping at target defect density
- Applications in mass production include:
- Baseband SoC/DTV/Wireless
- Wireless Consumer
- Mobile Multimedia
- Mobile TV, Cable
- Multiple RF products in mass production including set-top boxes, TV tuners, digital TV
- Industry-leading mmWave RF enablement with automotive qualification
- 5V LDMOS is ideal for power management applications
- Lower 1V Vdd solution with library enablement