The relentless demand for faster, smaller and more efficient electronic devices is finally pushing existing silicon technology to its physical limits. Decades of phenomenal innovation have largely delivered the prophesy of Moore’s Law, which predicts that the number of transistors that can be crammed onto a silicon chip should double every two years, but there…
Penn State receives $1.4M to boost semiconductor workforce in Pennsylvania
A $600,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to Penn State’s Silicon Carbide Innovation Alliance (SCIA) aims to address the significant shortage of U.S.-based skilled workers in the rapidly growing semiconductor industry. This grant, combined with matching funds from industry partners and the university, totals more than $1.4 million over three years to support…