American Semiconductor, Inc. Awarded AFRL Research.Business Editors BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2003 The U.S. Air Force Research Lab has awarded the new "High-k Dielectric The term high-k dielectric refers to a material with a high dielectric constant (k) (as compared to silicon dioxide) used in semiconductor manufacturing processes which replaces the silicon dioxide gate dielectric. Research for the Development of High Performance, Compact Capacitors for Pulse Forming" to American Semiconductor, Inc. The research will be conducted to develop applied technology in high-k dielectric materials to demonstrate substantial improvement in capacity, voltage breakdown and dissipation factor in advanced capacitor prototypes. Pulse power capacitors are an enabling technology for all future weapon systems the DoD plans to pursue. Additionally, high-k material performance is a key technology requirement defined on the ITRS ITRS International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors ITRS International Terrestrial Reference System ITRS International Transaction Reporting System (EU) ITRS International Technical Rescue Symposium roadmap for future semiconductor devices such as the next generation of American Semiconductor's recently announced Flexfet(TM) SOI (Silicon On Insulator) A chip architecture that increases transistor switching speed by reducing capacitance (build-up of electrical charges in the transistor's elements), and thus reducing the discharge time. The power requirement is also reduced in some designs. technology. American Semiconductor provides a unique opportunity for the rapid introduction of advanced research like high-k inclusive advanced capacitors or Flexfet(TM) SOI wafer fabrication through their foundry services to the research, design and fabless manufacturing communities. American Semiconductor, Inc. is a year old, start-up company start-up company A new business. in Boise, Idaho, that has already won three government research projects and provides custom and standard processing services to fabless and IDM (1) See identity management. (2) (Integrated Device Manufacturer) A company that performs every step of the chip-making process, including design, manufacture, test and packaging. Examples of IDMs are Intel, AMD, Motorola, IBM, TI and Lucent. companies and researchers. Custom processing includes the application of standard process modules and customer defined processes to create unique client technology. Standard processing is provided by American Semiconductor including bulk CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) Pronounced "c-moss." The most widely used integrated circuit design. It is found in almost every electronic product from handheld devices to mainframes. processes and soon to be advanced state-of-the-art SOI. High volume fabrication fabrication (fab´rikā´sh  n),n the construction or making of a restoration. is currently provided through contracted capacity, but the company has announced the intent to procure in-house fabrication capability to accelerate commercialization of new technology flowing from today's research activities. American Semiconductor supports the creation of new industry technology through the origination of wafer fabrication concepts applied to technology issues defined by the U.S. Government and the ITRS roadmap. |
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