Consortium Lead
TU Wien/Institute for Microelectronics (TUW) leads the consortium and is at the core of REACT. In REACT, TUW builds on a solid foundation developed over more than 30 years and collaborates with industrial and research partners to further advance characterization methods, tools, and models and combine those in the novel toolkit TRUST, thus providing essential contributions to the ongoing development of semiconductor technologies.
Non-Profit Research Organizations
imec (Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre) is a leading research and innovation hub headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. As part of the REACT consortium, imec aims to further develop emerging device technologies, such as IGZO-based transistors, which have the potential to become game-changing materials across various areas of the semiconductor landscape. imec’s participation in REACT allows collaborators to work at the forefront of semiconductor research, driving innovation and advancing the industry.
CEA-Leti is a worldwide renowned research institute located in Grenoble, France, specializing in microelectronics and nanotechnology. The collaboration focus of CEA-Leti within the REACT project is on the development of low-temperature oxides to enable transistors to be fabricated in the backend of the line (BEOL). This innovative approach represents a significant advancement in semiconductor technology, as it allows for the integration of new materials that can enhance performance while reducin manufacturing complexities. The novelty of this topic lies in the potential of low-temperature oxides to improve the packing density of transistors, which is crucial for the continued miniaturization of semiconductor devices. By enabling more compact designs, these transistors can lead to increased functionality and efficiency in electronic circuits.
Semiconductor Company Partners
Infineon Technologies Austria AG is an Austrian-based global leader in semiconductor solutions. In the REACT project, Infineon aims to enhance its analog products by gaining a deeper understanding of transistors and the noise associated with them. To achieve this, dedicated array structures will be utilized, enabling a statistical technology analysis. This approach will help develop physics-based circuit models to improve circuits and applications. This will not only have a positive impact on analog technology but will also support the development of applications based on 2D devices and many more.
Global TCAD Solutions (GTS) is a leading provider of Technology Computer-Aided Design (TCAD) software and services to support semiconductor devices and process development. The role of GTS in the REACT team is to provide predictive, physics-based simulation tools to validate and explain experimental data. This capability is essential for understanding performance-limiting effects and driving improvements in semiconductor technologies. Additionally, GTS will focus on developing models to understand the effects of reliability on 2D materials, supporting the advancement of this promising material system. Through their expertise, GTS plays a crucial role in enhancing the understanding of device behavior and fostering the development of next-generation semiconductor technologies.