A Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) is a shared wafer fabrication run where multiple IC designs from different companies are manufactured together on the same wafer.
Each participant pays only for a portion of the wafer, dramatically reducing mask and fabrication cost compared to a full production run.
MPW runs are commonly used for:
Instead of launching a dedicated wafer, designs are grouped into scheduled MPW shuttle runs offered by major foundries.
This page provides a visual yearly MPW schedule covering all major semiconductor foundries, allowing you to:
MPW schedules typically follow a monthly or quarterly cadence, depending on:
Missing a tapeout deadline usually means waiting for the next shuttle, which can delay silicon by weeks or months.
The MPW schedule includes shuttle runs from leading global foundries, spanning:
Each MPW run shown on this page represents a real, bookable shuttle, not a theoretical window.
MPW pricing is not fixed and depends on:
That’s why this page combines:
Instead of generic estimates, you can request pricing for an exact MPW shuttle shown on the schedule.
If you already know which MPW run you are targeting, you can request pricing directly.
Your request can be as lightweight as:
You do not need a finalized GDS to start the conversation.
AnySilicon aggregates:
This allows you to compare options and request pricing without contacting each foundry individually.