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May 2, 2022
Microelectronics are the focus of Purdue faculty working with universities and government entities to prepare a workforce in the U.S. that is ready to handle growing industry demands. (Photo by Rawpixel)
What is the intense demand for microchips today? Looking for the latest in microelectronics research? Need someone to simply explain the difference between a microchip and a semiconductor? A variety of Purdue’s leadership, expertise and innovation in semiconductors and microelectronics is highlighted in this round-up.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to someone, contact Brian Huchel, bhuchel@purdue.edu
Mung Chiang, executive vice president for strategic initiatives, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering and the Roscoe H. George Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue, talks about entering the critical years of the U.S. semiconductor industry in a column for Forbes.
Peter Bermel talks about the unrealized necessity of microelectronics in people’s lives now and in the future. The small electronic circuits are essential in a growing number of devices, including communications and global positioning systems (GPS) in the area of national security.
Mark Lundstrom, a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Purdue, breaks down the recent microchip shortage and explores solutions. The U.S. consumes about half of the chips produced worldwide, but only manufactures 10% of them.
Purdue microelectronics in the news:
Purdue committed to support microchip-manufacturing workforce
Inside Indiana Business
Purdue partners with industry for next-gen microelectronics
Government Technology
House Science debates how to boost U.S. microelectronics
Politico Morning Tech newsletter
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