Delta signs channel-partner agreement with Globalfoundries

Delta Microelectronics, a European provider of value-added semiconductor services, has announced that Globalfoundries, the second largest foundry in the world, has concluded an agreement with Delta for Delta to become a Globalfoundries channel and ASIC partner covering EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). Through this agreement, Delta will provide access to Globalfoundries' technologies and service for customers in EMEA. This includes MPW (multi-project wafer) runs and production wafers covering the whole portfolio of Globalfoundries technologies and including leading-edge process nodes. In addition, Delta will provide customer support and ASIC value-added services including design, test, packaging, logistics, and supply-chain management with flexible business models and entry levels. "Delta Microelectronics has a strong track record in providing value-added semiconductor services. We are looking forward to working with Delta to offer our EMEA customers access to our technologies and services", said Craig Luhrmann, Vice President of channels at Globalfoundries." "This agreement will enable Delta to offer customers a simplified route to access Globalfoundries' portfolio of semiconductor technologies. It complements Delta's comprehensive semiconductor value-added services from design to delivery of components. We are very pleased to work with a truly global player to support the EMEA market," commented Per Ølund, Executive Vice President at Delta. Delta Microelectronics Globalfoundries