Nanotechnology solutions for the post-CMOS era of semiconductor manufacturing

October 18, 2004 | Source: PhysOrg.com

Using nanotechnologies to replace and/or extend the life of advanced CMOS manufacturing technologies is the goal of a new program from IMEC, Europe’s leading microelectronics research and development center.

IMEC program participants will investigate the use of semiconducting wires, carbon nanotubes and spintronics and, at the same time, develop the metrology and theoretical approach required as a backbone for implementation of the new methodologies.