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Everspin signs 10-year foundry deal with Microchip for on-shore MRAM wafer production in Oregon
EVERSPIN TECHNOLOGIES INC.
- 10-year foundry deal with Microchip Technology for 8-inch MRAM, TMR sensor, and STT-MRAM wafers at Microchip's Oregon Fab 4.
- Everspin to reimburse Microchip estimated $13.95M in two phases for tooling relocation, setup, and qualification costs.
- First product shipments expected H2 2027; Toggle/Sensor wafer capacity in ~18 months, STT capacity in ~30 months from April 8, 2026.
- Minimum purchase commitments ramp to 1,300 wafers per quarter; shortfall payment required in cash within 45 days.
- Everspin retains ownership of product-design IP; Microchip owns process-technology IP; mutual cross-licenses for respective fields.