Technology Opportunities from University Technology http://www.university-technology.com/sectors/Microelectronics Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:23:55 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/high-barrier-polymeric-wafer-level-mems-package-design-with-3d-interconnect-capablility The technology is a a MEMS package design methodology providing a High Barrier layer to vapour (near hermetic) yet uses existing wafer level photolithography & LIGA processes common in MEMS, MOEMS and RF-MEMS design. By using a novel conducting arrangement, 3D interconnects or through-cap connection is possible reducing device footprint. The same low temperature process can also be used to bond dissimilar surfaces such as glass to silicon. University Technology Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:08:40 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/method-to-improve-dce-mri Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have developed an improved method of undertaking DCE MRI (dynamic contrast enhancement magnetic resonance imaging) scans University Technology Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:53:31 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/broadband-antenna--filter-technologies-for-rfid,-wireless--mobile-communication-devices Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, Scotland) is developing novel, broadband directional antenna technologies and UWB filters for applications in RFID, Wireless devices, mobile phones and Radar communications. Using existing dielectric materials of different properties, the novel designs can steer the principle beam of radiation in any direction with a very low radiation backlobe. When several are combined it could provide small, mobile, wireless devices with multiple input multiple output (MIMO) communications. A further group is investigating LCP Filtering and has several novel designs available for license in UWB applications. University Technology Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:27:08 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/3d-electroforming--nano-imprint-lithography-of-polymer-microstructures Heriot-Watt University researchers are developing an electroforming technology capable of high resolution patterning of planar and 3-Dimensional surfaces, specifically internal and external curves. This versatile technology is applicable to the manufacture of microfluidics devices, micro-optics and functional surfaces. Protected by a GB patent application partners are now welcome for cooperation on the further development and commercialization of the technology. University Technology Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:25:08 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/new-terahertz-radiation-source Researchers at the Universities of Aberdeen and Glasgow are developing an inexpensive and powerful THz radiation source. Terahertz or THz technology is a new and exciting frontier in science and engineering with a huge number of potential applications. University Technology Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:32:42 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/blue-laser-fabrication-layer Researchers at the Institute of Photonics and Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde have developed a patented technology of benefit to the semiconductor industry. This technology relates to gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor devices which are most familiar as high brightness blue and green LEDs. The new technology is an aluminium indium gallium nitride layer which provides a means to optically monitor, in situ, the growth of GaN devices on newly developed GaN substrates. University Technology Mon, 14 Nov 2005 11:35:28 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/75-95ghz-low-noise-amplifier The UF3100 is an ultra wideband 3-Stage high performance low noise amplifier developed by the Ultrafast group at the University of Glasgow. It is based around a world leading 50nm T-gate InP-HEMT with an fT of 550GHz and fmax of 440GHz. The low DC power consumption of the technology together with its high uniformity make it ideally suited for array-based applications. UF3100 provides improved performance compared to currently available commercial products for all key performance metrics, including; Frequency range, Gain, Noise and Power consumption. University Technology Fri, 11 Mar 2005 15:20:41 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/advanced-mmic-(monolithic-microwave-integrated-circuit)-design,-consultancy--manufacture For over a decade the Ultrafast MMIC group at the University of Glasgow have been developing leading edge applications of both active and passive MMIC components that operate at greater than 100GHz. The group have developed the fastest transistor technology in Europe. 50 nm T- gate InP HEMTs with 550 GHz fT which can be used to realise millimetre-wave low noise amplifier with 21dB gain, 2.9dB noise at a range of 75-95 GHz. University Technology Tue, 01 Mar 2005 15:59:45 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/micro-electro-mechanical-systems-(mems)-for-terahertz-(thz)-and-mmwave-components Researchers from the University of Glasgow's department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering have developed proprietary technologies with application in THz and high GHz devices as well as a design, manufacturing and testing capability. The new approaches overcome existing problems and offer new product opportunities to companies operating in this area. These capabilities and technologies have been developed and proven using a Scottish Enterprise Proof of Concept Award. University Technology Fri, 25 Jun 2004 11:42:25 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/ultrawideband-ultrasonic-transducer University of the West of Scotland has been funded under round four of Scottish Enterprise’s Proof of Concept Fund. This will facilitate further investigation into a novel type of sensor and actuator – the Ultrawideband Ultrasonic Transducer (UUT). The UUT project will combine several different aspects of leading edge technology to enable a highly sensitive single transducer to operate over a wider range of frequencies than ever before. University Technology Mon, 08 Mar 2004 10:32:55 +0100 http://unitech.dogdigital.net/details/active-thin-film-coatings Active thin film coatings for high temperature industrial and process monitoring applications are being developed in collaboration between two leading research groups at the University. The new coatings will have applications in acoustic monitoring at high temperatures where existing sensors would fail. University Technology Mon, 08 Mar 2004 10:27:21 +0100