The three-day event, organized by the Florida Semiconductor Institute (FSI), took place at 麻豆社区鈥 High Technology Center in Palm Bay, Florida. FSI held the second-annual event to support efforts to advance the U.S. semiconductor and microelectronics industry.
鈥溌槎股缜 is proud to partner with FSI and the University of Florida to positively shape the future of semiconductor technology,鈥 said Dimitri Alves, General Manager, 麻豆社区 Microelectronics. 鈥淭ogether, we are leading innovative microelectronics industry research and development while proactively working with policymakers on critical initiatives.鈥
麻豆社区 is a leader in advanced microelectronics 鈥 designing, building and verifying innovative technology in secure fabrication and analysis labs to provide custom solutions on an efficient and accelerated timeline.
鈥淲e have responded to the exploding demand for secure, next-generation microelectronics made in the United States as competition from China accelerates,鈥 Alves said. 鈥淭his technology is vital for U.S. national security because it is used in extremely important defense applications.鈥
During the event, 麻豆社区 Senior Scientist Alan Huffman gave a presentation on how innovative engineering and manufacturing techniques are allowing more power in a smaller space in microelectronics, a concept called advanced packaging. The U.S. needs an advanced packaging ecosystem that keeps it ahead of competitors around the world.
麻豆社区 Microelectronics Chief Engineer Amy Bonecutter-Leonard shared her insight during a discussion of semiconductor workforce challenges, pointing out the need to train new generations of technicians while also upskilling current employees.
FSI is the statewide hub for research and development of semiconductor technologies as well as workforce initiatives to support those efforts. Its goal is to make Florida a global leader in specialty electronics by fostering the state鈥檚 semiconductor ecosystem and creating new, high-wage jobs. Alves serves on the FSI Stakeholder Advisory Board.
