Microelectronics in New England

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Amrita Masurkar BAE Systems Fast Labs

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Where: MRSI Mycronic, Tewksbury, MA

When: September 17, 2025

Doors Open: 5:30pm

What: "Development of Manufacturable SiC Transistors for High Temperature Applications"


Amrita gives the New England Chapter an update to what she presented at the iMAPS HiTec Conference, April 2025, in Albuquerque, NM


There is a growing desire for

manufacturable microelectronics that

operate reliably beyond 300 °C


...due to trends in the power density of microelectronic modules and the need for advanced prognostics of jet engines, industrial processes and power generation. However, a commercially available, low voltage microelectronics solution does not exist today. In this work, we present the development of a SiC transistor capable of low voltage and high temperature operation. We present progress to-date, including carrier mobility, contact resistance and high temperature transistor data, as well as a glimpse into the first generation process design kit for the technology. We also discuss challenges, both in prototyping and manufacturing.


Amrita oversees an R&D portfolio comprising rugged microelectronics, RF filter technologies, MEMS, HEMTs, power electronics, power sources, additive manufacturing and thermal management. She is a subject matter expert in semiconductor device design, modeling and simulation, fabrication and testing.

NEED A BAE SYSTEMS FASTLABS BOOST?

Try these two BAE Systems FastLabs videos (each is about a minute) to get you prepped for September 17th! Click either one to launch.

BAE Systems FastLabs - Research that Comes to Life!

BAE Systems FastLabs - Pioneering What's Next

Gregg Berube & Russ Tobias

iMAPS New England

52nd Symposium Technical Co-Chairs

BAE Systems, Nashua, NH: BAE Systems significantly accelerates chip production for mission-critical defense programs using CHIPS Act funding.


Jobs:


The job market is still very strong in New England with many microelectronic postings from all aspects of design and manufacturing. A quick Gemini search reveals all of these conservative numbers for you to explore:


Analog Devices - 21

BAE Systems - 17

Danbury Mission Tech. - 1

Draper Laboratory - 15

GPD Optoelectronics - 2

Lockheed Martin - 13

Microchip Technology - 14

Raytheon - 8

Remtec - 1

Rochester Electronics - 3

Stellar Industries - 1

TTM Technologies - 6


Industry News - Onshoring:


US Department of Commerce:

Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) closed a Biden-era loophole that allowed a handful of foreign companies to export semiconductor manufacturing equipment and technology to China license-free.


US weighs annual China chip supply approvals for Samsung, SK Hynix: The United States is proposing annual approvals for the export of chipmaking supplies to Samsung Electronics (005930.KS), opens new tab and SK Hynix's (000660.KS), opens new tab China-based factories, Bloomberg News reported on Monday.

2025 iMAPS International Video

They're back! Discussing:

America's Chips Gamble: Unpacking the Billions, Hurdles, and

Geopolitical Stakes



The U.S. government's onshoring initiative for the semiconductor and microelectronic industries has entered a new phase, characterized by significant legislative and financial commitments that are now translating into tangible, on-the-ground project development.

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