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Develop a library of practical synthesizable register transfer logic (RTL) assertions (System Verilog is highly preferred), investigate limitations of synthesizable assertions in both integrated circuit (IC) and field programmable gate array (FPGA) design and design verification flows using already existing EDA platforms, and develop a methodology for synthesizable RTL assertions and error reporti ...

Due to ongoing reduction in feature dimensions and an increase in structure complexity, device delayering is becoming more and more important in detecting electrical faults as well as other phenomena that contribute to device failure. Damage-free de-processing of single layers is critical, but can also be too time consuming to execute manually for various industrial and R&D applications. Automated ...

The inherent advantages of MEMS technology, including small size and cost-effective fabrication, make it ideal for numerous application in a wide range of industries ranging from defense, automotive, medical, to consumer industries. For applications that require self-powered MEMS electronics, an integrated energy storage device is required. Due to their small size, excellent cycle life and high po ...

While supercapacitors have been demonstrated for decades, the biggest challenge is to develop a reliable fabrication strategy which can integrate these devices with current CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) technology. Current fabrication technologies do not have good compatibility with other electronic components or cannot manufacture the supercapacitor in a small form factor. Conseq ...

Prixarc will develop and commercialize a secure and rapid counterfeit detection system using botanical DNA taggants grafted to NanoCrystal Cellulose (NCC) to safeguard electronic components in supply chains and to protect against counterfeiting and diversion. We will advance the science behind grafting of botanical DNA taggants to NCC, along with its application to semiconductors and microchips. O ...

This project will develop a prototype of an online coding game to prepare middle and high school students for success in postsecondary education and career pathways in computer science The prototype will include a visual tool to support students move from two-dimensional to three-dimensional thinking, lesson plans for teachers, and video tutorials and examples for students and teachers. At the end ...

The proposed research and technical objectives in this project deal with computerized automatic delayering and polishing system that would be applicable to both commercial and government semiconductor device research and development with applications including Failure Analysis (FA), Fault Isolation (FI), and Reverse Engineering (RE) of semiconductor microelectronic devices. This project could hel ...

Esports, or competitive video gaming, is a rapidly growing in high school education as more content that aligns to academic goals becomes available. Participation in esports programs, whether as competitors, commentators, or analysts, can provide students with access to interdisciplinary curriculums, and social skills and job training opportunities. This project will develop a prototype of a schol ...

The proposed research and technical objectives in this project deal with computerized automatic delayering and polishing system that would be applicable to both commercial and government semiconductor device research and development with applications including Failure Analysis (FA), Fault Isolation (FI), and Reverse Engineering (RE) of semiconductor microelectronic devices. This project could help ...