ASCENT+ provides easy access to state-of-the-art facilities at CEA-Leti in France, Fraunhofer in Germany, imec in Belgium, INL in Portugal and Tyndall National Institute in Ireland.
The Research Accelerator Programme gives early career researchers an on-site introduction to the technology/facilities available through ASCENT+. ASCENT+ will sponsor PhD students and early-career postdoctoral researchers to attend advanced nanoelectronics technology training courses. This will give the ASCENT+ sponsored researchers a clear insight to nanofabrication and outline how they can benefit from the ASCENT+ offerings to accelerate their own research. An expected outcome of the programme is that sponsored researchers will apply for access at any of the five facilities to enhance their studies.
| Upcoming Training Events | |||
| Location | Description | Duration | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|
| imec (Belgium) | GaN-IC Platform for Power Electronics | 2 days | 2-3 March 2023 |
| Tyndall National Institute (Ireland) |
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ASCENT+ Research Accelerator courses (2023)
ASCENT+ Research Accelerator
Detailed Information
- Who should apply
- Any PhD student or early-career postdoctoral researcher (up to 2 years after their PhD) interested in nanoscale fabrication and nanoelectronics characterisation of next generation materials and devices, who is based outside Belgium.
- Schedule
- Thursday 2nd – Friday 3rd March (2 days) at imec, Leuven (Belgium)
- Cost
- This course is free of charge to successful applicants. ASCENT+ will provide financial support towards flights, accommodation and subsistence. Any additional costs must be met by the attending PhD students or their Universities.
- Application
Use the Online Application Form above. Deadline for applications is Thursday 22nd December 2022 (@23:59 CET).Registration is currently closed- Selection process
- An ASCENT+ panel will review all applications and select up to 6 most suitable candidates. The decision of the panel will be final.
GaN-IC Platform for Power Electronics
imec, Leuven, Belgium
Imec’s unique GaN-on-SOI process with deep trench isolation enables the manufacturing of complex monolithic GaN ICs for power electronics. In this 2-day workshop, participants will have the opportunity to explore the process, components and get hands-on with a first design exercise.
Programme Overview- Day 1
- Welcome note / GaN-IC Value Chain
- ASCENT+ & Europractice projects
- imec’s GaN-IC Platform
- imec’s GaN-IC MPW Service
- Introduction to GaN Materials & Devices
- imec’s GaN-on-SOI Process Flow
- Introduction to Compact Model for GaN HEMTs
- GaN-IC Design: considerations and challenges
- Design Overview
- Day 2 (Hands-on)
- Introduction to GaN-IC PDK & library devices
- Demo on GaN-IC Circuit Design – Part 1
- Demo on GaN-IC Circuit Design – Part 2
- Design your GaN-IC Circuit
- Imec’s 300mm cleanroom tour
ASCENT+ Research Accelerator courses (2022)
ASCENT+ Research Accelerator
Nanoelectronics Fabrication, Characterisation and Devices
Tyndall National Institute, Cork, Ireland
This short course will involve hands-on practical training on fabrication and characterisation of nanoelectronic technologies.
The topics covered will include:- Nanofabrication: e-beam lithography, molecular doping, etching, and metal/dielectric deposition in the nanoscale
- Characterisation techniques: electrical, optical and magnetic, physical
- Materials growth (ALD, CVD, MOVPE) and device fabrication (2D materials and quantum devices)
Programme overview
The course is divided into 6 modules| Module 1 | Introduction to nanofabrication |
| Module 2 | Metals and dielectrics |
| Module 3 | Physical characterisation |
| Module 4 | Electrical and optical characterisation |
| Module 5 | Advanced materials and integration into devices |
| Module 6 | Future issues – ASCENT+ Offer |
| Research Accelerator – Tyndall, 6-8 September 2022 |