FDXcelerator programme expanded

Globalfoundries has added eight partners to its FDXcelerator Program, designed to help its customers to develop SoCs targeted at its FD-SOI based 22FDX and 12FDX processes. According to the company, these platforms provide a lower-cost migration path from 40nm and 28nm

“As the FDXcelerator program continues to expand, partners play a critical role … by providing innovative FDX-tailored solutions and services,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president of product management. “These new partners will help drive deeper engagement and enhance technology collaboration, including tighter interlock around quality, qualification and development methodology, enabling us to deliver advanced 22FDX SoC solutions.”

The new partners are Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Amkor Technology, Infosys, Mentor Graphics, Rambus, Sasken, Sonics and QuickLogic.

Amongst the program’s offerings are: EDA tools; IP design elements and libraries; ASIC platforms; reference solutions; outsourced assembly and test; and design consultation.