{"672404":{"#nid":"672404","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Bold Move to Columbus Marks First  Semiconductor Manufacturer in Region","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe move is the result of strategic partnerships between\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMicromize\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E, CHIPS4CHIPS (Chattahoochee Hub for Innovation and Production of Semiconductors\/C4C), and several programs at Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/innovate.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EEnterprise Innovation Institute\u003C\/a\u003E, including its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/atdc.org\/\u0022\u003EAdvanced Technology Development Center\u003C\/a\u003E (ATDC), its \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gamep.org\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership\u003C\/a\u003E, and the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/cedr.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECenter for Economic Development Research\u003C\/a\u003E. It also signifies a collaborative effort to harness the cutting-edge innovations in semiconductor packaging available at\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETech\u2019s\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/nano\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EInstitute for Electronics and Nanotechnology\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022Our decision to locate in Columbus was driven by several crucial factors, and\u0026nbsp;we are thrilled about the opportunities that this vibrant city presents for our growth and development,\u201d said Prashant Patil, Micromize founder and CEO. \u201cThe work of CHIPS4CHIPS in supporting the semiconductor industry is commendable, and we are excited to be part of this innovative ecosystem.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis exciting development was announced Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Marcus Nanotechnology Center on Georgia Tech\u2019s campus to a large group of state legislators and other state officials, a delegation of business and civic leaders from Columbus, and leadership from Georgia Tech and ATDC. The announcement is a true look at how statewide partnerships can lead to success for the Columbus region.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMicromize, a spinoff of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, selected Georgia as its new home, in part, to take advantage of the semiconductor packaging expertise at Georgia Tech. The company plans to establish its\u0026nbsp;headquarters and manufacturing facility in Columbus, further solidifying its presence in the state\u2019s vibrant technology \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eecosystem. Additionally, Micromize will center its cutting-edge research and development on Georgia Tech\u0027s campus.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0022The collaboration with Micromize is a significant milestone for CHIPS4CHIPS and the entire region,\u201d said Ben Moser, president and CEO of United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley and chair of CHIPS4CHIPS. \u201c\u003Cspan\u003EThis announcement marks the first of what we believe will be many to come, and we are thankful that Micromize recognizes the potential of our region for this industry. Columbus is poised for remarkable development, and we look forward to the positive impact that Micromize will bring to our community.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe strategic relocation is expected to create significant economic opportunities in the region. Micromize will bring 20-25 jobs to Columbus through its headquarters and manufacturing facility, contributing to the local workforce, and fostering growth. \u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMicromize will center its Research \u0026amp; Development Lab at Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/sites.gatech.edu\/ien-prc\/\u0022\u003E3D Systems Packaging Research Center\u003C\/a\u003E, which is regarded as the world\u2019s best for semiconductor packaging research. This partnership represents a synergistic collaboration of industry leaders, research institutions, and the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Micromize\u0027s move to Columbus not only underscores the city\u0027s growing prominence as a technology hub, but also highlights the collaborative efforts driving innovation and economic development in the state of Georgia.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EIn addition to C4C\u2019s nationally recognized workforce development efforts, the Fort Moore Army base, and its skilled workforce, the region\u2019s proximity to a port and airport will facilitate efficient shipping, and\u0026nbsp;Columbus played a pivotal role in supporting the company by providing essential infrastructure, he said.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cOur collaboration with Georgia Tech enriches our talent pool, adds exponentially to our research and development capabilities, and access to mentorship at ATDC enhances our commercialization potential,\u201d Patil said. \u201cWe are also proud to be part of the effort to revitalize semiconductor manufacturing in the United States, with Columbus serving as our starting point as we embark on this exciting journey of growth and innovation.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGeorgia Tech, a leader in microchips and nanotechnology research, innovation, and fabrication, provides fertile ground for Micromize\u0027s relocation. The Institute\u2019s commitment to advancing semiconductor technology aligns with the national push at the federal level (via the CHIPS and Science Act) to bring more semiconductor production to the U.S., making it more competitive in research, development, and manufacturing.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cAs the state\u2019s technology startup incubator, we\u2019re excited to welcome Micromize into our portfolio and to support them into the next phase of growth and expansion,\u201d said ATDC Director John Avery.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cMicrochips, semiconductor packaging, and microelectronics are critical to our national economy and national security. Micromize\u2019s choosing Georgia as its home to grow reflects what is proving to be a successful model when business, government, and research institutions such as Georgia Tech collaborate.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECOLUMBUS and ATLANTA, GA \u2014\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E Innovative partnering proved successful as \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/unitedcv.org\/c4c\/\u0022\u003ECHIPS4CHIPS\u003C\/a\u003E announced the locating of the first semiconductor manufacturer in the Chattahoochee Valley. \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.micromize.com\/\u0022\u003EMicromize\u003C\/a\u003E, a pioneering semiconductor manufacturer specializing in energy-efficient electronics for wearables and mobile devices, has chosen Columbus as the location for its inaugural manufacturing facility.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"CHIPS4CHIPS strategy, Georgia Tech collaboration, prove successful"}],"uid":"28137","created_gmt":"2024-01-24 15:44:06","changed_gmt":"2024-01-25 15:26:14","author":"P\u00e9ralte Paul","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2024-01-24T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2024-01-24T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"672851":{"id":"672851","type":"image","title":"Prashant Patil","body":"\u003Cp\u003EPrashant Patil, founder and CEO of Micromize, explains to a coalition of business, civic, and military stakeholders from Columbus, Georgia and Georgia Tech leaders why he opted to relocate his company to Columbus, Georgia from Massachusetts. 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Without efficient data storage, applications like self-driving cars, life-saving healthcare diagnostics, and responsive voice assistants would fall short of their true potential.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAt the forefront of this evolving data storage landscape, a collaboration between the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EGeorgia Institute of Technology\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/us\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003ESamsung\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;seeks to substantially decrease the voltage in existing technology, unlocking the full potential of AI systems.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cFinding innovative solutions in data storage is paramount, it\u2019s not just about saving photos or documents anymore. The storage needed is about enabling AI systems to transform how we interact with our devices, the world around us, and even each other,\u201d said\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/asif-islam-khan\u0022\u003EAsif Khan\u003C\/a\u003E, an assistant professor in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(ECE) with a joint appointment in the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.mse.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Materials Science and Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(MSE).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKhan\u0027s lab is spearheading the collaboration which brings together three ECE labs, including those of Professors\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/suman-datta\u0022\u003ESuman Datta\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/directory\/shimeng-yu\u0022\u003EShimeng Yu\u003C\/a\u003E. The lead author of the paper is Dipjyoti Das, a postdoctoral fellow under Khan\u0027s supervision. The second author, Hyeonwoo Park, conducts research under Datta. The team is joined by researchers from MSE, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/materials\u0022\u003EInstitute of Materials\u003C\/a\u003E, the\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/research.gatech.edu\/nano\u0022\u003EInstitute of Electronics and Nanotechnology\u003C\/a\u003E, and a dedicated team from Samsung.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is a pivotal era of transformation and opportunity in high-memory compute,\u201d said co-author Suhwan Lim, an engineer at Samsung. \u201cStrategic intersectoral relationships like this between Samsung and Georgia Tech nurture innovative thinking and lead to exciting experiential results that push us all forward.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdding to the already substantial Georgia Tech presence in the field of computer memory storage, the team\u0027s findings will be featured at the upcoming\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.ieee-iedm.org\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer\u0022\u003EInternational Electron Devices Meeting\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;(IEDM) in San Francisco this month.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe Quest for Voltage Efficiency\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe research focuses on improving NAND flash technology found at the core of storage devices like solid-state hard drives, USB sticks, and SD cards. NAND boasts an impressive 1,000-layer 3D architecture, cramming 100 terabytes of data into a minuscule space.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, the critical challenge is NAND\u2019s persistent high voltage requirements. Exceeding 20 volts poses challenges in computing due to increased energy consumption, heat generation, and the risk of damaging electronic components.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cNAND has been the backbone of data storage, so our research doesn\u0027t attempt to replace it; it\u0027s an upgrade. We\u0027re boosting NAND\u0027s power and pushing it into the digital storage future,\u201d said Das, who designed and executed experiments, as well as contributed to characterization.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Ferroelectric Future\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe paper\u2019s groundbreaking proposal aims to revolutionize NAND flash technology by replacing the traditional NAND gate stack \u2014 a multi-layered structure in a transistor essential for controlling the flow of electrical current in semiconductor devices \u2014 with a new ferroelectric structure and a tunneling barrier.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe team\u0027s method, introducing aluminum oxide (Al2O3) in the middle of the ferroelectric stack, has dramatically improved data storage capability, reducing voltage requirements by an impressive 40-60%.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdditionally, the study reveals that the Al2O3\u0026nbsp;layer functions as a tunnel barrier, impeding electron motion and establishing a dipole, creating an additional electric field that aligns with the polarization direction, boosting device memory performance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe experiential findings could transform various sectors, including AI, mobile devices, edge data processing, embedded systems, and overall computing efficiency.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis breakthrough charts a new course towards more efficient, reliable and dense data storage solution,\u201d said Datta, who is the Joseph M. Pettit Chair of Advanced Computing in ECE and a Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar. \u201cWe are grateful to Samsung for their continued support, as we work towards the next milestone.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELooking for Collective Solutions to Shared Challenges\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccording to Das, the approach not only demonstrates the capability to achieve reduced voltage and enhanced memory but also aligns with scalability and broad industry adoption.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs the project ventures into commercial avenues, the input of Samsung\u0027s researchers will be crucial. Das and Park are actively uncovering the intricacies of disturbances that could impede the market acceptance of the new gate stack.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn this context, disturbances refer to any unintended disruptions or deviations from transistor behavior expectations. Das stresses the importance of understanding, controlling, and clearly defining disturbance specifications. Establishing a well-defined threshold for disturbances is pivotal for achieving widespread commercialization readiness in their research.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWorking alongside industry leaders like Samsung is essential for any endeavor aiming to make a transformative impact in everyday technology,\u201d added Khan. \u201cIt becomes particularly pertinent as we collectively look towards a future dominated by the power required to fuel advancements in AI.\u201d\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003ECitation: Dipjyoti Das*, Hyeonwoo Park*, Zekai Wang, Chengyang Zhang, Prasanna Venkatesan Ravindran, Chinsung Park, Nashrah Afroze, Po-Kai Hsu, Mengkun Tian, Hang Chen, Winston Chern, Suhwan Lim, Kwangsoo Kim, Kijoon Kim, Wanki Kim, Daewon Ha; Shimeng Yu, Suman Datta, Asif Khan. \u201cExperimental Demonstration and Modeling of a Ferroelectric Gate Stack with a Tunnel Dielectric Insert for NAND Applications.\u201d Proceedings of the 2023 IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM). 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Falcomm\u2019s Dual-Drive PA combines ultra-efficient performance with an architecture that lends itself to production at scale.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cPower amplifiers are the workhorse of the modern electronic era, but improvement to this technology hasn\u2019t kept pace with the rise of the innovation economy,\u201d said Garay, who holds a doctorate in electrical engineering from Georgia Tech\u2019s \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/ece.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ESchool of Electrical and Computer Engineering\u003C\/a\u003E, where he conducted the research that led to the formation of his startup.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cFalcomm\u2019s ultra-efficient, silicon-proven technology will bring advances in power and efficiency to the semiconductor industry that help communications manufacturers to realize massive efficiency gains, while lowering costs. With urgent challenges in the environment and supply chain, we can\u2019t wait another 90 years for change.\u201d\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EWith simultaneous transmission at each terminal of a transistor, the Dual-Drive PA delivers performance that is 1.8 times more efficient at 2 times higher power, with half of the silicon area requirements of traditional power amplifiers. For manufacturers, these gains will reduce thermal management and energy costs, while easing overall system requirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EA patented architectural design allows the product to be manufactured in high volume by semiconductor foundries in the United States. With fabless technology, the company is poised to grow a network of industry partners that catalyzes expansion in the $23 billion power amplifier market.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EBorn in Venezuela, Garay developed a passion for using science and engineering to solve problems while repairing machinery on a farm in his hometown. While pursuing doctoral studies at Georgia Tech, he recognized the opportunity to bring innovation to the power amplifier, which had not changed in decades despite the rapid advance of technology and its critical role in devices.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EGaray\u2019s research resulted in multiple patents, spurring him to spin out the technology and create Falcomm through assistance from Georgia Tech resources, including\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eand\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E. Falcomm is the first company to receive investment from the Georgia Tech Foundation.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech is proud to support our academic innovators to help them ensure their inventions have real-world impact,\u201d said Raghupathy Sivakumar, Georgia Tech\u2019s vice president of Commercialization and chief commercialization officer. \u201cThe Office of Commercialization is rapidly expanding our programs and initiatives to build out the largest and most robust entrepreneurial ecosystem at any public university. I am happy to say that Falcomm is the recipient of the first equity investment out of our new Research Impact Fund targeted specifically at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/news.gatech.edu\/news\/2021\/12\/17\/georgia-tech-students-microchip-startup-reduces-energy-waste-amplifies-power\u0022\u003Espinouts based on Georgia Tech\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;intellectual property.\u0022\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Falcomm team was recently bolstered by the addition of pioneering industry leaders who have demonstrated a track record of innovation in telecommunications, wireless, and semiconductors:\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThomas Cameron, Ph.D., chief strategy officer,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eis a 35-year veteran of technology research and development in the wireless industry. During a 12-year stint at Analog Devices, Cameron served as chief technology officer of the Communications Business Unit and was a leading evangelist for the adoption of 5G connectivity. He held leadership and engineering roles in the RF industry at Bell Northern Research, Nortel, Sirenza Microdevices, and WJ Communications. Cameron has seven patents in wireless technology and has authored numerous papers and technical articles.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ENed Cahoon, director of Foundry and Customer Relationships,\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Ebrings more than 20 years of RF business development experience across the mobile and wireless infrastructure industries. He helped to stand up IBM\u2019s $1 billion RF business before joining GlobalFoundries in 2016, where he served as a fellow in the office of the chief technology officer. A senior design and go-to-market leader, Cahoon brings experience building networks across foundries, academia, and technology companies.\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor Falcomm, the funding follows quickly on the heels of the company\u2019s selection to the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 in 2023. 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Receptor molecules on the T-cells identify invaders by recognizing their specific antigens, helping the T-cells discriminate attackers from the body\u2019s own cells. When they recognize a threat, the T-cells signal other parts of the immune system to confront the invader.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThese T-cells use a complex process to recognize the foreign pathogens and diseased cells. In a paper published this week in the journal \u003Cem\u003ECell\u003C\/em\u003E, researchers add a new level of understanding to that process by describing how the T-cell receptors (TCR) use mechanical contact \u2013 the forces involved in their binding to the antigens \u2013 to make decisions about whether or not the cells they encounter are threats.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThis is the first systematic study of how T-cell recognition is affected by mechanical force, and it shows that forces play an important role in the functions of T-cells,\u201d said Cheng Zhu, a Regents\u2019 professor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. \u201cWe think that mechanical force plays a role in almost every step of T-cell biology.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe researchers, who were supported by the National Institutes of Health, made their discoveries using a tiny sensor based on a single red blood cell, and a new technique for detecting calcium ions emitted by the T-cells as part of the signaling process. They independently studied the binding of antigens to more than a hundred individual T-cells, measuring the forces involved in the binding and the lifetimes of the bonds. That information was then correlated to the calcium signaling they observed.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAmong the findings, the researchers learned that interactions between the TCRs and agonist peptide-major histocompatibility complexes (MHC) form catch bonds that become stronger with the application of additional force to initiate intracellular signaling. Less active MHC complexes form slip bonds that weaken with force and don\u2019t initiate signaling. Overall, they found that the signaling outcome of an interaction between an antigen and a TCR depends on the magnitude, duration, frequency and timing of the force application.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cForce adds another dimension to interactions with T-cells,\u201d Zhu explained. \u201cAntigens that have a bond lifetime that is prolonged by force would have a higher likelihood of triggering signaling. Repeat engagements and lifetime accumulations play a role, and the decision to signal is usually made based on the accumulation of actions, not a single action.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EHe compared the force component of T-cell activation to multiple steps needed to enter a person\u2019s office inside a secured building. A key card and a personal identification number may first be necessary to enter the building, while an ordinary key might then be needed to get into a specific office. Requiring both recognition of an antigen and specific level of mechanical force may help the T-cell avoid activating when it shouldn\u2019t, Zhu said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EZhu compared the accumulation of bonds to the punches that a boxer sustains during a fight. A rare very hard single punch, or a series of lesser blows over a short period of time, can both lead to a knockout. But a series of light blows over a longer time may have no effect, Zhu said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EResearchers already have other examples of how mechanical force can affect the operation of cellular systems. For instance, mechanical stress created by blood flow acting on the endothelial cells that line blood vessel walls plays a role in the disease atherosclerosis. Force is also necessary for proper bone growth and healing. That mechanical forces would also play a role in the immune system therefore isn\u2019t surprising, Zhu said.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe now have a broader recognition that the physical environment and mechanical environment regulate many of the biological phenomena in the body,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen you exert a force on the TCR bonds, some of them dissociate faster, while others come off more slowly. This has an effect on the response of the T-cell receptor.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EIn their experiments, Zhu and collaborators Baoyu Liu, Wei Chen and Brian Evavold used a biomembrane force probe to measure the strength and longevity of bonds between T cells and antigens. The probe consists, in part, of a red blood cell aspirated to a micropipette. Attached to the red blood cell is a bead on which researchers place the antigen under study. Using a delicate mechanism that precisely controls motion, the bead is then moved into contact with a T-cell receptor, allowing binding to take place.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo test the strength of bond formed between an antigen and the TCR, the researchers apply piconewton forces to separate the bead holding the antigen from the TCR. The red blood cell acts as a spring, stretching and allowing a measurement of the forces that must be applied to separate the TCR and antigen. The technique, which requires motion control at the nanometer scale, allows measurement of binding between the antigen and a single TCR.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ETo assess the impact of the binding on intracellular signaling, the researchers inject a dye into the cells that fluoresces when exposed to the calcium signaling ions. Detecting the fluorescence allowed the researchers to know when the mechanical force triggered T-cell signaling.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cWe can directly look at kinetics and signaling at the same time,\u201d explained Liu, a research scientist in the Coulter Department and co-first author of the paper. \u201cWe can observe the signaling directly induced by TCR interactions.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EAs a next step, Zhu\u2019s team would like to explore the effects of force on development of T-cells using the new experimental techniques. Evidence suggests that the forces to which the cells are exposed while they are in a juvenile stage may affect the fates of their development.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cem\u003EThis research was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), both part of National Institutes of Health, through awards AI38282 and GM096187. 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The award honors internationally leading researchers in recognition of their entire academic record to date.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Humboldt recipients are academics whose fundamental discoveries, theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own disciplines and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELi\u2019s research focuses on theory and computation of disordered materials \u2014 such as glass and liquid \u2014 with an emphasis on understanding the underlying atomic structures and their relations to properties. These materials are known for the lack of long-range order, making it extremely difficult, if not possible, to determine the exact atomic structures experimentally. 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He has made many contributions in the topics of glass transitions, deformation localization in glassy materials, thermodynamic and statistical physics models for metastable systems and their phase transitions, and algorithm development for computations.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u201cBesides the honor and recognition, for which I am very grateful, the Humboldt Research Award brings a tremendous opportunity for international collaboration of basic research through the financial support and also the Humboldt network.\u201d Li said. \u0022The fundamental understanding enables us to carry out new experiment and computation that could lead to development of new materials that have not been possible for disordered or amorphous materials.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn addition to the honor, the Foundation also provides financial support for Li to foster and carry out creative collaborative research in Germany. 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