MPW / Shuttle access
GlobalFoundries 45nm MPW
Plan a 45nm multi-project wafer run at GlobalFoundries through TOMPW Service. We coordinate shared-mask access, EDA sign-off, shuttle scheduling and the downstream packaging or test path for global chip teams.
Why 45nm
45nm is a mature, low-cost node suited to analog-rich and mixed-signal programs. TOMPW coordinates 45nm MPW shuttles with embedded-memory and BCD options.
Typical applications
- ✓Mixed-signal ASICs
- ✓PMIC and analog
- ✓Industrial and automotive ICs
What a 45nm MPW at GlobalFoundries involves
A 45nm MPW (multi-project wafer) shuttle places several customer designs on one shared mask set, so each team pays only for its portion of the wafer. TOMPW Service handles slot selection, DRC/LVS review and logistics so your GDSII reaches GlobalFoundries's line on schedule.
Step 1
GDSII & spec
Share your GDSII, target node and tape-out window.
Step 2
Slot & mask share
TOMPW books the next shuttle and aligns mask share.
Step 3
Wafer, package, test
Wafers returned, then package/test aligned as needed.
Platforms across GlobalFoundries
Foundry-level platforms, not a list of everything 45nm offers. Which of these apply to your 45nm run is confirmed per project.
Notes on working with GlobalFoundries
- GF's FD-SOI platforms are especially relevant for low-power applications.
- TOMPW can support automotive qualification requirements including PPAP.
Best-fit applications
Expert reviewed
This page is reviewed by Henry, CEO, TOMPW Service. Henry is the CEO of TOMPW Service and a chip-design specialist with 20 years in the semiconductor industry.
Discuss a 45nm MPW at GlobalFoundries
TOMPW Service can coordinate a 45nm MPW shuttle with GlobalFoundries as part of a scoped execution path.
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Working with GlobalFoundries 45nm MPW through TOMPW
Can TOMPW arrange a 45nm MPW shuttle at GlobalFoundries?
Yes. TOMPW coordinates 45nm MPW and shuttle access at GlobalFoundries for overseas teams, handling slot selection, EDA checks and logistics so your design reaches the shared mask on schedule.
What does a 45nm MPW run at GlobalFoundries typically include?
A 45nm MPW run bundles your design onto a shared reticle with other projects, covering mask share and wafer fabrication at GlobalFoundries. Wafer-level probe is included only on the shuttles that offer it, so we confirm probe coverage for the specific run before you commit. Packaging, final test and the NTO transition are scoped separately with TOMPW.
How long does a 45nm MPW cycle take at GlobalFoundries?
Cycle time depends on GlobalFoundries's shuttle cadence for 45nm, usually a few months from mask data to returned wafers. Missing a window means waiting for the next one, so TOMPW recommends booking early.
What comes after a 45nm MPW at GlobalFoundries?
After a successful 45nm MPW, teams typically move to NTO or full-mask production. TOMPW helps plan that transition, including package selection, test development and volume ramp through GlobalFoundries and downstream partners.
PLAN & ESTIMATE
Calculators for your 45nm MPW
Estimate dies per wafer, split shared-mask cost and model unit economics before you commit to a shuttle slot.
Die Per Wafer Calculator
Count complete dies from Shot/Field layouts with flat or notched wafer boundaries, edge clearance and optional yield estimates.
Open tool →MPW Cost Sharing Calculator
Allocate an agreed MPW shared cost by booked block area and block count, without predicting delivered dies.
Open tool →Wafer & Unit Cost Calculator
Turn a wafer run into a per-chip cost: dies per wafer, yield, packaging and test, plus a target margin.
Open tool →Tape-out Budget Estimator
Full program model: DPW, yield, packaging, HBM, test, NRE and volume → unit cost, price and gross margin.
Open tool →RELATED FOUNDRY PROFILES
Other foundries teams compare GlobalFoundries with
RELATED SERVICES
Services that pair with a GlobalFoundries 45nm MPW
MPW / Fab Shuttle
Compare public shuttle windows across foundries, control first-silicon cost and move from tape-out planning to wafer delivery with one execution path.
Learn more →Full Mask / Production Foundry
Move validated designs into dedicated mask production with yield, volume and supply planning support.
Learn more →Semiconductor Packaging
Semiconductor packaging through external assembly and test providers, with TOMPW coordinating package selection, supplier review and assembly-to-test handoff.
Learn more →Test & Product Engineering
Connect CP, FT and reliability planning so packaged silicon is measurable, debuggable and ready for customer evaluation.
Learn more →Turnkey ASIC Solutions
Unify design support, tape-out, packaging, test, board work and delivery under one execution-facing partner.
Learn more →RELATED MPW NODES
Other 45nm and GlobalFoundries MPW access pages
Browse adjacent shuttle nodes so comparison and scheduling research stays on one program path.
GlobalFoundries other nodes
45nm at other foundries
CROSS-FOUNDRY COMPARISON
Compare 45nm across foundries
45nm MPW is offered by 2 TOMPW-supported foundries including GlobalFoundries. Use the node comparison tool to see per-foundry shuttle cadence, MPW cost-sharing and ecosystem notes side by side.