Semiconductor Reliability
Cisco funds research to improve the reliability and availability of semiconductor components in its hardware, focusing on failure mechanisms and emerging materials.
Funder: Cisco Systems
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Typically one-year research gifts; amount not specified; only one active award per PI at a time.
Summary: Supports research to advance the reliability and availability of semiconductor components in Cisco hardware.
Key Information: Open to universities and non-profits; proposals accepted on a rolling basis.
Description
Cisco Systems is seeking research proposals aimed at improving the reliability and availability of semiconductor components used in its hardware platforms. The focus is on characterizing, modeling, and mitigating reliability mechanisms in semiconductors, including silicon, compound semiconductors, and emerging materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes. The program welcomes research on both established and novel technologies, such as new memory technologies, logic design, and digital/analog circuits. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, radiation-induced soft errors, wear-out mechanisms, and defect mechanisms. The ultimate goal is to drive industry progress and enhance system reliability for Cisco's customers.
