MPW / Shuttle access

SMIC 40nm MPW

Plan a 40nm multi-project wafer run at SMIC through TOMPW Service. We coordinate shared-mask access, EDA sign-off, shuttle scheduling and the downstream packaging or test path for global chip teams.

Node: 40nmMPW, NTO and production evaluation

Why 40nm

40nm is a cost-effective node with a large IP and PDK ecosystem, ideal for mainstream mixed-signal designs. TOMPW coordinates 40nm MPW runs for prototype and low-volume production.

Typical applications

✓Connectivity and RF ICs
✓PMIC and analog
✓Consumer and IoT chips
✓Industrial sensors

What a 40nm MPW at SMIC involves

A 40nm 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 SMIC's line on schedule.

✓MPW shuttle for SMIC nodes

✓NTO and production mask support

✓Mature node cost optimization

✓China-based manufacturing coordination

Technologies & platforms at 40nm

CMOS

BCD

eFlash

RF CMOS

HV CMOS

MEMS

Notes for 40nm programs

SMIC offers strong cost performance for mature and mainstream nodes.
TOMPW supports global customers accessing SMIC through a coordinated execution path.

Best-fit applications

Consumer and IoT chipsIndustrial and automotive applicationsCost-sensitive production programsTeams wanting China-based foundry access

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 40nm MPW at SMIC

TOMPW Service can coordinate a 40nm MPW shuttle with SMIC as part of a scoped execution path.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

Working with SMIC 40nm MPW through TOMPW

Can TOMPW arrange a 40nm MPW shuttle at SMIC?

Yes. TOMPW coordinates 40nm MPW and shuttle access at SMIC for overseas teams, handling slot selection, EDA checks and logistics so your design reaches the shared mask on schedule.

What does a 40nm MPW run at SMIC typically include?

A 40nm MPW run bundles your design onto a shared reticle with other projects, covering mask share, wafer fabrication at SMIC, and standard probe. Packaging, final test and NTO transition are planned separately with TOMPW.

How long does a 40nm MPW cycle take at SMIC?

Cycle time depends on SMIC's shuttle cadence for 40nm, 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 40nm MPW at SMIC?

After a successful 40nm MPW, teams typically move to NTO or full-mask production. TOMPW helps plan that transition, including package selection, test development and volume ramp through SMIC and downstream partners.

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