by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | MUSiC, UA Power Group
U of A’s silicon carbide facility reached a milestone by commissioning Deposition Technology for a crucial chip-making tool. The tool will be customized to meet the specific requirements of the Multi-Use Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility, a...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | MUSiC, UA Power Group
The U of A is strategically positioned to lead in the U.S. semiconductor sector. With over $45 million in recent funding, researchers focus on silicon carbide, semiconductor alloys, and quantum materials. The university, leveraging its research foundation, aligns with...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | UA Power Group
U of A engineering researchers, led by Alan Mantooth, achieved a significant milestone on Feb. 20 with the successful test flight of their electric motor drive on a hybrid electric aircraft. This project aims to revolutionize the aeronautics industry, offering...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | MUSiC, UA Power Group
The University of Arkansas is progressing to lead the U.S. semiconductor economy with the construction of the Multi-User Silicon Carbide Research and Fabrication Facility (MUSiC). This facility, operational in August, will facilitate silicon and silicon carbide chip...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Dec 5, 2023 | UA Power Group
Alan Mantooth, a distinguished professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, is the recipient of the 2023 Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Alumnus Award. Tau Beta Pi, the premier Engineering Honor Society, acknowledges engineering excellence across...
by Lucy Lofstrand | Nov 13, 2023 | MUSiC, UA Power Group
The University of Arkansas holds a distinctive position as a potential leader in the future semiconductor economy of the United States. Semiconductors, including silicon, are critical materials in the majority of electronic devices, driving advancements in fields such...