September 3, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — GlobalFoundries (GF) said its 40nm process technology has enabled the mass production of more than 10 million Wi-Fi chips for Silicon Labs, including the company’s new SiWX917 Wi-Fi 6 solution, underscoring the foundry’s role in powering the next wave of connected devices.

The milestone highlights GF’s 40LP platform, which delivers low leakage and stable performance for always-on intelligent devices. The process is widely adopted in sensing and monitoring applications, supporting power efficiency and accurate data capture.

Silicon Labs’ SiWX917 chip addresses one of the core challenges for battery-powered IoT devices by extending battery life without sacrificing secure and persistent connectivity. Built on GF’s manufacturing expertise, the chip brings reliable Wi-Fi 6 connectivity to a broad range of IoT products.

“Our differentiated technologies allow innovators to meet the growing demand for high-performance, cost-effective IoT solutions,” said Kamal Khouri, senior vice president of GF’s CMOS product line.

Silicon Labs vice president Irvind Ghai said the collaboration eliminates the trade-off between robust connectivity and long battery life. “Together with GF, we are scaling secure Wi-Fi solutions that enhance user experience while speeding up time to market,” he added.