As the nation grapples with semiconductor supply chains and seeks to regain its edge in microelectronics, Penn State University is ready to contribute to the cause with its new advanced semiconductor lab. Backed by $4.3 million in funding and strategic partnerships, the lab promises to train future engineers and drive innovation in critical areas like…
PPPL leading two CHIPS and Science Act projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded two grants to the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) as part of a significant effort to advance microelectronics and sensors. Each project will receive $3 million per year for four years, recognizing PPPL’s expertise in plasma processes, which are crucial for the continued development of semiconductor manufacturing…
Atomic-scale Los Alamos National Lab breakthrough could lead to cooler, faster electronics
Scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a technique to measure how extremely thin materials expand when heated. This ability to gauge the thermal expansion coefficient could address a key challenge in microelectronics. The research, published in ACS Nano, focuses on materials that are only a few atoms thick, known as two-dimensional materials. These are…