imec core CMOS
Imec performs focused research for technology nodes at least two generations ahead of manufacturing. While the industry is working to put the 32nm technology node into production, research at imec is shifting to the 22nm node and below. For this research, imec closely collaborates with the world-leading chip designers and manufacturers, and material and tool suppliers.
Imec’s research platform is an answer to the semiconductor research dilemma. Fewer and fewer companies can afford the rapidly increasing cost of R&D for next-generation process technologies. On top of that, the rate at which new products appear on the market keeps accelerating. Partnering for research may be the only way to attain the fast time-to-market that’s needed to establish and maintain product differentiation in a highly competitive global environment.
Imec Industrial Affiliation Programs
Imec’s Industrial Affiliation Programs (IIAP) are the premier formulas for joint R&D between industrial researchers and imec research teams. The concept is based on a sharing of cost, risk, talent and IP. The IIAP model is recognized worldwide as one of the most successful models for open innovation. .
IIAPs focus on a specific topic or technology area. Each industrial partner joins an IIAP research program on a bilateral basis, with a clearly defined technical scope and deliverables, which allows the partner to tune the program to its industrial needs. Partners can delegate a senior industrial researcher to imec to join imec’s research teams for one or more year(s). The cooperation formula allows for a flexible intellectual property ruling on a case-by-case basis.
Core partnership
Imec’s core partnership is a unique business model that offers an overall insight in the challenges of advanced CMOS scaling and nanotechnology. Core partners commit themselves to actively participate in a core set of IIAPs on (sub-)22nm CMOS, executed on best-in-class equipment in imec’s 300mm cleanroom.
Proprietary programs
Proprietary programs are defined and executed by the industrial partner, and supported by imec with through its infrastructure, operational assistance and know-how.
More information: imec CORE CMOS brochure
