MPW / Shuttle access
UMC 0.15μm MPW
Plan a 0.15μm multi-project wafer run at UMC 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 0.15μm
0.15μm 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 0.15μm MPW at UMC involves
A 0.15μm 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 UMC'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 UMC
Foundry-level platforms, not a list of everything 0.15μm offers. Which of these apply to your 0.15μm run is confirmed per project.
Notes on working with UMC
- UMC is especially strong for mixed-signal programs that do not require advanced nodes.
- TOMPW can coordinate multi-project wafer runs to reduce NRE.
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 0.15μm MPW at UMC
TOMPW Service can coordinate a 0.15μm MPW shuttle with UMC as part of a scoped execution path.
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Working with UMC 0.15μm MPW through TOMPW
Can TOMPW arrange a 0.15μm MPW shuttle at UMC?
Yes. TOMPW coordinates 0.15μm MPW and shuttle access at UMC for overseas teams, handling slot selection, EDA checks and logistics so your design reaches the shared mask on schedule.
What does a 0.15μm MPW run at UMC typically include?
A 0.15μm MPW run bundles your design onto a shared reticle with other projects, covering mask share and wafer fabrication at UMC. 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 0.15μm MPW cycle take at UMC?
Cycle time depends on UMC's shuttle cadence for 0.15μm, 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 0.15μm MPW at UMC?
After a successful 0.15μm MPW, teams typically move to NTO or full-mask production. TOMPW helps plan that transition, including package selection, test development and volume ramp through UMC and downstream partners.
PLAN & ESTIMATE
Calculators for your 0.15μm 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
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 UMC with
RELATED SERVICES
Services that pair with a UMC 0.15μm 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 0.15μm and UMC MPW access pages
Browse adjacent shuttle nodes so comparison and scheduling research stays on one program path.
UMC other nodes
0.15μm at other foundries
CROSS-FOUNDRY COMPARISON
Compare 0.15μm across foundries
0.15μm MPW is offered by 9 TOMPW-supported foundries including UMC. Use the node comparison tool to see per-foundry shuttle cadence, MPW cost-sharing and ecosystem notes side by side.