Technology Advances
FAST’s use-inspired research plan harnesses AI for better semiconductor chip design and manufacturing. Initial research projects aim to revolutionize one or more aspects of semiconductor design or manufacturing in the following areas of innovation:
- Rapid development of next generation extreme ultra-violet resists.
- Improved decision-making and yield for AI-enabled metrology and test.
- High-level synthesis with significant reduction in AI chip design time.
- Efficient AI-enabled electronic design automation for fully automatic chip design.
- Optimized thermal management for 3D chip packaging.
Research Ecosystem
FAST coordinates outstanding resources representing the breadth of research expertise in the region through committed collaborations among university and industry partners.
- Research is led by three universities:
Portland State University is an R2 university with state-of-the-art facilities for nanotechnology and microelectronics. PSU’s comprehensive educational offerings for semiconductor workforce development span K-12 education to graduate degrees. Learn more at the PSU Semiconductors and Microelectronics webpage.
Oregon State University is an R1 university and the seventh largest engineering college in the nation. Collaborative research includes IC design, integrated electronics, materials and devices, process technology, packaging and integration. Read more at the OSU Semiconductor Innovation webpage.
University of Oregon is an R1 university accelerating discoveries and innovation across semiconductors, advanced materials and devices, and metrology. They are training the semiconductor workforce with programs that engage corporate partners. Read more at the U of O Semiconductors, Advanced Materials, and Devices webpage.
- Research leaders at HP, Inpria, Intel, Lam Research, Siemens, Synopsys, Tektronix, Teradyne, and other companies provide guidance in key research areas.
- FAST members include the Technology Association of Oregon and the Silicon Forest Partnership, non-profit organizations that advocate for Oregon’s semiconductor industry and promote collaboration across the region.