MRI: Track 1 Acquisition of a Measurement System for Multi-disciplinary Microelectronics Research, Education, and Training at South Alabama

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Abstract

This Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) award supports the acquisition of an Integrated Measurement System (IMS) to support multi-disciplinary microelectronics research, education, and training. The acquisition of this instrument will enable a large group of researchers and students to access advanced instrumentation and conduct cutting-edge microelectronics research. In addition, this new instrument will be available to researchers from other institutions as well as industry in the Gulf Coast region. The IMS will provide a hub for researchers to share resources and expertise related to microelectronics and develop new ideas and technologies. Overall, this project will be of significant importance for driving research progress and innovation in microelectronics at the university and in the entire Alabama and Gulf Coast regions. The proposed IMS provides high-precision probing and measurement capabilities that will enable new research spanning microchips, materials, devices, and systems. For example, energy-efficient computing circuits and systems will be implemented for mobile videos applications; new microchips will be designed and tested for artificial intelligence (AI) applications; and novel AI systems and devices will be developed and verified for cancer detection and several other medical applications. There are multiple broader impacts of this project. First, this project will help address the urgent need of microelectronics testing equipment in the Alabama re

Key facts

NSF award ID
2408064
Awardee
University of South Alabama (AL)
SAM.gov UEI
QB12VPNQQFE8
PI
Kuang-Ting Hsiao
Primary program
01002526DB NSF RESEARCH & RELATED ACTIVIT
All programs
Microelectronics and Semiconductors, MAJOR RESEARCH INSTRUMENTATION, EXP PROG TO STIM COMP RES
Estimated total
$800,000
Funds obligated
$800,000
Transaction type
Standard Grant
Period
10/01/2025 → 09/30/2028