August 22, 2025 /SemiMedia/ — Cirrus Logic said it has expanded its collaboration with GlobalFoundries to accelerate the development and manufacturing of advanced BCD and GaN semiconductor technologies, aiming to enhance efficiency, power performance and supply chain resilience.

The companies are advancing next-generation BCD process technology, which integrates multiple functions on a single chip to reduce power consumption and size. GlobalFoundries’ fab in Malta, New York, will join existing sites in Singapore and Germany, providing Cirrus Logic with a U.S.-based production option to diversify manufacturing and strengthen supply chains.

In addition, Cirrus Logic and GlobalFoundries will work together at the Essex Junction, Vermont facility to advance GaN-on-silicon technology. Known for its high power density and ability to handle high voltages, GaN offers efficiency and power management advantages across consumer and industrial applications.

John Forsyth, CEO of Cirrus Logic, said the partnership will help bring advanced mixed-signal manufacturing to the U.S. while expanding the company’s product portfolio. GlobalFoundries CEO Tim Breen said the collaboration highlights the importance of resilient supply chains and underscores both firms’ commitment to innovation and domestic manufacturing.