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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

Impact

Center for Harsh Environment Semiconductors and Systems (CHESS)

Develop and characterize materials, devices, and systems to enable technologies for harsh environments.

Custom Semiconductor Process Engineering and Characterization (C-SPEC)

Leverage UTD’s prototyping, fabrication, and testing facilities to enable faster time to market.

Workforce Development

Increase industry awareness and train individuals for long-term career success.

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