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GlobalFoundries and Egis Partners to Launch Advanced dToF Sensors

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BusinessHonor - GlobalFoundries, Egis Launch dToF Sensors

Business Honor
24 September, 2025

GlobalFoundries and Egis unveil a 55 nm dToF sensor, improving smart sensing for mobile, IoT, and automotive applications.

GlobalFoundries (GF) announced its partnership with Egis Technology in order to launch advanced direct time-of-flight (dToF) sensors based on GF's 55 nm technology during the annual Technology Summit in Shanghai. To support modern applications in the automotive, IoT, and mobile device sectors. GF's first-generation front-side illuminated (FSI) SPAD (single-photon avalanche diode) technology serves as the foundation for the new sensor. With a high Near-Infrared Photon recognition Probability (NIR-PDP) and low Dark Count Rate (DCR), offering a industry-leading accuracy in low light, making it ideal for accurate depth sensing and quick identification of objects.

A complete dToF system-on-chip (SoC) is made possible by the SPAD device, combined as a p-cell on GF's 55 nm design. Combining important components into a single and powerful chip, like a microcontroller (MCU), VCSEL driver, ranging core, and high-voltage bias. Improving the device development while reducing costs, usage of power, and size of the chip. In 2022, Egis, a leader in display fingerprint sensors, teamed with GF to join the growing 3D sensing market. Robots and drones can use the new dToF sensor for avoiding obstacles, present recognition in smart buildings and appliances, and laser autofocus for smartphones and laptops.

SVP of GF's CMOS product line, Kamal Khouri, stated that the business is dedicated to supporting the advancement of smart sensing in the future. "Our partnership with Egis offers strong sensing solutions for the networked devices that shape the future world." Steve Lo, Chairman of Egis, stated, "By partnering with GlobalFoundries, we can continue to offer smarter, simpler user experiences."

The 55 nm SPAD sensor, that is currently being produced in large quantities at GF's factory in Singapore, comes with a design kit and shuttle program to help developers in starting prototyping. This development is an important advancement towards a future of smarter, more sensitive, and autonomous systems as gadgets get more aware of their environment.