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 |
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imec (Belgium) | GaN-IC Platform for Power Electronics | 2 days | 2-3 March 2023 |
Tyndall National Institute (Ireland) |
Registration is currently closed. For more detailed information go to Research Accelerator Info below. Please visit us soon for new ASCENT+ training opportunities …
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 modulesModule 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 |