Semiconductor Research Corporation

1. SemiconductorResearch Corporation By: Brian LaPine Devon Nelson

2. Topics to Be Covered • Mission • History • President • Programs • Global Research Collaboration • Semiconductor Technology Advanced Research Network • Nanoelectronics Research Initiative • Energy Research Initiative • Education Alliance • Focus Center Research Program • Future Projects

3. Mission • SRC’s mission is to build and maintain a diverse range of research programs, some of which are worldwide. Each of these research corporations is sponsored and funded by SRC in an attempt to keep synergy between the programs.

4. History • 1981- the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) entertained a proposal for a “Semiconductor Research Cooperative” • 1982- the Corporation met for the first time, with Erich Bloch as the chairman • 1987- an SRC initiative led to the creation of SEMATECH • 1992- the National Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors (NTRS) is created to plan a future for the next 15 years • 1995- the first semiconductor research gap analysis is developed

5. History (continued) • 1997- the Focus Center Research Program is formed by the SRC to push CMOS to its theoretical limits • 2005- the Nanoelectronics Research Initiative (NRI) is formed by the SRC to find a future beyond CMOS • 2009- the Education Alliance is formed to focus on technology sectors adjacent to semiconductors • 2010- the Energy Research Initiative is established

6. President, CEO: Larry Sumney • Made President and CEO of SRC in 1984. • Degrees: • B.A. in Physics (w/ Honors) in 1962 from Washington and Jefferson College. • Master’s in Engineering Administration from George Washington University. • DSc in Systems Engineering and Mathematics (GWU). • Received National Medal of Technology in 2007.

7. Global Research Collaboration • Semiconductor Technology Advanced Research Network • The GRC is an international consortium which maintains the collaboration of research in Universities with the industrial standards of Semiconductor companies and government agencies. • STATnet is a university managed network in the U.S. which looks at the “big picture” in semiconductor research. Making sure we are keeping up with international competition and they help regulate funding for new technologies from industries and government sponsors.

8. Nanoelectronics Research Initiative Energy Research Initiative • NRI explores the advancement of circuit technologies. They continually produce devices that improve the power and efficiency, while decreasing size and cost. However, they have to maintain a gradual process to integrate current devices. • ERI is an industry and university collaboration to keep the generation, distribution, and infrastructure as “green” as they economically can, while still keeping up with international competition. They use photovoltaic and smart grid research to create clean, reliable, and efficient systems and devices.

9. Education Alliance Focus Center Research Program (Legacy) • SRCEA consists of undergraduate and graduate programs which consist of regular school work while integrating industrial research. They often help with private funding and make sure students are well prepared for future careers. • FCRP is another “big picture” group. Works directly between students (currently 246)/ doctors and U.S. Department of Defense/industries. Last year granted 10 patents, 78 since inception in 1998. Apparently they are pushing the limits of the CMOS and moving past.

10. Future Projects • University Research Center Network • SRC and DARPA are currently working on a $194 million project for microelectronics research centers in 6 universities (Michigan, Minnesota, Notre Dame, UCLA, UC Berkeley, Ubrana-Champaign) • Microchip Fabrication Research • SRC has funded a professor named Oliver Chyan with a grant in cooperation with Intel to create new tools to measure and characterize plasma-etch-polymers for microchip fabrication

11. Conclusion • The SRC is working to build research programs around the world to aid in the furthering of the field of Electronics. • The SRC has established 6 major programs for research in different areas • Global Research Collaboration • Semiconductor Technology Advanced Research Network • Nanoelectronics Research Initiative • Energy Research Initiative • Education Alliance • Focus Center Research Program • The SRC has financed 2 major upcoming programs meant to further knowledge in microelectronics

12. References • "Semiconductor Research Corporation - SRC." Semiconductor Research Corporation - SRC. Semiconductor Research Corporation, 2013. Web. 05 May 2013. <http://www.src.org/>. • Jaycen, Amelia. "Semiconductor Research Corporation Funds Microchip Fabrication Research." Inhouse. N.p., 16 Apr. 2013. Web. 5 May 2013. <http://inhouse.unt.edu/semiconductor-research-corporation-funds-microchip-fabrication-research>. • "Semiconductor Research Corporation, DARPA Unveil $194 Million University Research Center Network Focused on Next-Generation Microelectronics." MarketWatch. MarketWatch, Inc., 17 Jan. 2013. Web. 5 May 2013. <http://www.marketwatch.com/story/semiconductor-research-corporation-darpa-unveil-194-million-university-research-center-network-focused-on-next-generation-microelectronics-2013-01-17>.

13. Key Concepts • SRC was formed in 1981 as the “Semiconductor Research Cooperative” • SRC’s mission is to build and maintain a diverse range of research programs 2 • Current President/CEO Larry Sumney • Work closely with the government and industries to work towards a better future in electronics • There is money in semiconductors