MPW / Shuttle access
Tower 0.5μm MPW
Plan a 0.5μm multi-project wafer run at Tower 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 0.5μm
0.5μm is one of the process options TOMPW coordinates as a shared-mask MPW run at the partner foundry. We handle slot selection, EDA checks and logistics so your design reaches the line on schedule.
What a 0.5μm MPW at Tower involves
A 0.5μm 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 Tower'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.
Technologies & platforms at 0.5μm
Notes for 0.5μm programs
- Tower is a leading specialty foundry for MEMS and photonics.
- TOMPW can coordinate MEMS-specific packaging and test requirements.
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 0.5μm MPW at Tower
TOMPW Service can coordinate a 0.5μm MPW shuttle with Tower as part of a scoped execution path.
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Working with Tower 0.5μm MPW through TOMPW
Can TOMPW arrange a 0.5μm MPW shuttle at Tower?
Yes. TOMPW coordinates 0.5μm MPW and shuttle access at Tower for overseas teams, handling slot selection, EDA checks and logistics so your design reaches the shared mask on schedule.
What does a 0.5μm MPW run at Tower typically include?
A 0.5μm MPW run bundles your design onto a shared reticle with other projects, covering mask share, wafer fabrication at Tower, and standard probe. Packaging, final test and NTO transition are planned separately with TOMPW.
How long does a 0.5μm MPW cycle take at Tower?
Cycle time depends on Tower's shuttle cadence for 0.5μm, 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 0.5μm MPW at Tower?
After a successful 0.5μm MPW, teams typically move to NTO or full-mask production. TOMPW helps plan that transition, including package selection, test development and volume ramp through Tower and downstream partners.
PLAN & ESTIMATE
Calculators for your 0.5μm MPW
Estimate dies per wafer, split shared-mask cost and model unit economics before you commit to a shuttle slot.
Die Per Wafer Calculator
Estimate gross and net dies per wafer from wafer size, die dimensions, scribe lanes, edge exclusion and yield models.
Open tool →MPW Cost Sharing Calculator
Split a shared MPW wafer cost across multiple designs by occupied wafer area — per-participant share and cost.
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 Tower with
RELATED SERVICES
Services that pair with a Tower 0.5μm 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
Plan package type, prototype assembly, inspection and qualification early so silicon delivery does not stall after wafer completion.
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 0.5μm and Tower MPW access pages
Browse adjacent shuttle nodes so comparison and scheduling research stays on one program path.
Tower other nodes
0.5μm at other foundries
CROSS-FOUNDRY COMPARISON
Compare 0.5μm across foundries
0.5μm MPW is offered by 6 TOMPW-supported foundries including Tower. Use the node comparison tool to see per-foundry shuttle cadence, MPW cost-sharing and ecosystem notes side by side.