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Vision

To perform globally-preeminent research while supporting the North Texas semiconductor ecosystem

Goals

  • Advance fundamental understanding of harsh environment electronics.
  • Enable new material development, custom processing, and device characterization.
  • Provide innovation and entrepreneurship expertise to regional start-ups.
  • Lead workforce development through strategic partnerships.

Centers & Programs

Center for Harsh
Environment Semiconductors and Systems (CHESS)

Custom Semiconductor Process Engineering and Characterization (C-SPEC)

Semiconductor
Workforce Development

Regional Impact

Texas has ranked #1 in semiconductor exports for the last 12 years in a row.

Texas is a leading state for semiconductor manufacturing employment, with a workforce of more than 43,000.

Recently Announced North Texas Semiconductor Expansion Projects

Multiplier Effect of Job Creation

Semiconductor Industry

+1000

manufacturing jobs

Secondary Impact

+5700

indirect jobs