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FAMES Pilot Line
The FAMES pilot line offers European semiconductor stakeholders from industry, research, and academia access to a unique slate of advanced semiconductor technologies, plus chip design, prototyping, testing, demonstration, and manufacturing capabilities, all in a single location.
FAMES technologies
Accessing the FAMES technologies can be done by two means:
- Submitting a proposal for a custom project, to be reviewed by the FAMES consortium for feasibility
- Responding to annual open calls, which give users access to:
- PDKs (depending on their availability – expect the first PDK to be available in mid 2025)
- The FAMES technologies (FD-SOI 10 nm and 7 nm, embedded non-volatile memory, RF components, 3D integration) for evaluation
- Specific process steps, modules, integration flows, and demonstrator results
- Education and training on the FAMES technologies
This initiative aligns with the EU Chips Act to bolster the EU’s semiconductor industry and support European technological sovereignty. Collaboration with other pilot lines in Europe will help build a tightly interconnected European chip ecosystem.
Open calls
The first call should open by the spring of 2025. You will find the submission details on this page as soon as the call is open.
Discover the FAMES Pilot Line Workshops
Dedicated FAMES workshops will be organised to present the Pilot Line offers to potential users and to introduce the upcoming calls.
