Once the extreme semiconductor materials and chips have been established, the final step is to package them in a form useful for use in circuits. The development of these circuits will allow for the extreme chips to be used in many different applications across industries.
The extreme environment in which this next generation of semiconductor chips are to operate requires the development of new chip packaging and circuit innovations.
In order to create these novel packing approaches, we will develop, fabricate and
test integrated circuits utilizing semiconductor components. These integrated circuits
also serve as an important instrument for commercialization by making the chip prototypes
safe for technology transfer and entrepreneurship.
New and robust gate-oxide materials that can sustain extreme electric fields are being created to use in our novel packaging technology to aid in thermal management.
By engaging with the School of Public Health's Exercise Science Department at the
University of South Carolina, we can package our flexible sensors and integrate them
with our USC developed bespoke wearable biometric platform to demonstrate heart-rate
detection on children, where sensor flexibility is a key requirement for participant
comfort.
Purpose: To develop, fabricate and test integrated circuits utilizing extreme semiconductor components
Hypothesis: New and robust gate-oxide materials that can sustain extreme electric fields will aid in thermal management and allow for novel chip packaging approaches.
Goal: Develop integrated circuits and chip packaging that can withstand extreme environments and be safely transferred
Vision: Packaging of the extreme semiconductor chips that allows for a variety of uses and
aids in commercialization, plus applications for the public good
The extreme semiconductors developed by our research team will lead to unprecedented energy performance and efficiency across South Carolina. While this is a state-wide research focus, certain areas of public interest will benefit greatly from this institute's work.
Our work and research puts South Carolina on the map in innumerable areas of rapidly advancing technology. Our state will receive new opportunities and recognition by having this world-changing technology right here at the university.
A stronger reputation for technology and innovation will draw and retain more top talent in South Carolina, creating more opportunities in multiple fields throughout the state.
We are changing the future of public health technology with extreme semiconductor chips to support medical devices and products that create a better standard of care across the state, the nation and the world—and it all starts here in South Carolina.