Discera Joins UMichigan Wireless Integrated Microsystems Research Center - WIMS; Microcomponent Developer Strengthens Ties to Innovative University Group.Business Editors/Education Writers/High-Tech Writers ANN ARBOR, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 2, 2003 Discera, Inc., an innovative provider of low-power microcomponents for wireless applications, today announced it has joined the University of Michigan's Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems (WIMS WIMS Work Information Management System WIMS Web Interactive Multipurpose Server WIMS Women in Military Service WIMS Web-based Information Management System WIMS Winfrith Improved Multigroup Reactor (code) ), a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center. Through its charter membership, Discera formalizes a longstanding relationship with the Center, where major elements of its technology were developed. The company's position as an industrial partner enables it to sponsor promising research and participate in early evaluations of new research results. The research programs of the WIMS Engineering Research Center are enabling new advances in all aspects of microsystems. Over 100 research programs have been initiated, addressing micropower microcontrollers, wireless interfaces, sensors and microactuators, and wafer-scale micropackaging. In addition to providing feedback on research direction, industry members such as Discera are able to significantly leverage company R&D by using state and federal funds Federal Funds Funds deposited to regional Federal Reserve Banks by commercial banks, including funds in excess of reserve requirements. Notes: These non-interest bearing deposits are lent out at the Fed funds rate to other banks unable to meet overnight reserve , and work closely with faculty and outstanding students. "The WIMS Engineering Research Center is known for its top-notch work in addressing significant industry challenges," said Didier Lacroix, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Discera, Inc. "We see this as a way to move to the next level of cooperation with the staff and students, so we can better understand potential technology directions as Discera moves its microcomponents into the industry." "Discera has gained significant momentum in commercializing its wireless microsystems, some of which are derived from WIMS research," said Joseph Giachino, Director of External Programs, WIMS Engineering Research Center. "Discera's membership in WIMS will further the existing relationship between the two organizations, and we anticipate valuable commentary from the company on research results." Recent WIMS projects include research in low-power circuits, low-power microcontrollers, environmental sensors (including a micro gas chromatography system) and subsystems, biomedical bi·o·med·i·cal adj. 1. Of or relating to biomedicine. 2. Of, relating to, or involving biological, medical, and physical sciences. sensors and subsystems, and wafer-level vacuum packaging. About Discera Discera Inc. enables the design and fabrication of cost-effective, multi-frequency microcomponents for current and next-generation versions of wireless communications products. The company's technology overcomes miniaturization min·i·a·tur·ize tr.v. min·i·a·tur·ized, min·i·a·tur·iz·ing, min·i·a·tur·iz·es To plan or make on a greatly reduced scale. min and power hurdles to make possible new applications and smaller form factors. Additional information can be found at www.discera.com. About WIMS Engineering Research Center In 2000 the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. joined Michigan State University Michigan State University, at East Lansing; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1855. It opened in 1857 as Michigan Agricultural College, the first state agricultural college. and Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University (abbr. Michigan Tech or MTU) is an American public university with a range of degree offerings. Michigan Tech's main campus is in Houghton, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula. to form the Engineering Research Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems NSF Engineering Research Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems (ERC WIMS) was formed in 2000 through the collaboration of the University of Michigan (UM), Michigan State University (MSU), and Michigan Technological University. (WIMS). The WIMS Center is working to merge micropower circuits, wireless interfaces, MEMS (MicroElectroMechanical Systems) Tiny mechanical devices that are built onto semiconductor chips and are measured in micrometers. In the research labs since the 1980s, MEMS devices began to materialize as commercial products in the mid-1990s. and advanced packaging to create generic microsystems. The goal is a family of wristwatch sized microsystems capable of sensing non-electronic variables with high accuracy, interpreting those signals, and communicating over distances from a few centimeters to a few kilometers . The Center is funded by the National Science Foundation, with additional contributions from the state of Michigan, the partnering universities and a consortium of some 20 companies. Additional information can be found at www.wimserc.org |
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