GlobalFoundries announced the availability of Auto Grade 1 ready embedded MRAM (eMRAM) technology on the company’s ultra-low power FDX platform. GF says that this is a key enhancement to its portfolio of non-volatile memory technologies and AutoPro platform of automotive-ready solutions.
The new FDX+AutoPro150 eMRAM technology delivers essential advantages over competitive industry grade memories, including proven endurance up to 500k cycles, sub-10 nanosecond read speed, and superior scalability for larger memory density. The technology is designed to address known magnetic field effects and qualified for reliable operation in harsh environments up to 150°C, enabling high-performance, system-on-chip (SoC) solutions that meet the demands of critical automotive applications.
On-chip integration with GF’s enhanced FDX platform, manufactured in both Germany and the U.S., enables compact and versatile designs with exceptional energy efficiency and security.
GF says that its eMRAM technology is widely used today by Tier 1 OEMs for microcontroller units in software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), enabling real-time processing for safety-critical functions and over-the-air updates for improved user experience with reduced downtime. As Physical AI systems continue to advance and scale, eMRAM’s fast access times and low power consumption enable future-proof designs for self-learning entities, including autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots.
GlobalFoundries now offers a process design kit for FDX+AutoPro150 eMRAM, and volume production is slated for the second half of 2026, through GF’s manufacturing site in Dresden.
GlobalFoundries has been offering eMRAM 22nm process solutions since 2017, based on Everspin's pMTJ technology and IP.
