Advanced Technology Development Facility (ATDF)
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Advanced Technology Development Facility (ATDF) is a research and development foundry for the semiconductor industry. It began operations as a research plant for SEMATECH
in 1988, but was reorganized as a for-profit subsidiary in July 2004.
In December 2007, ATDF announced a merger with the Silicon Valley Technology Center (SVTC). The merger is expected to be completed by the end of 2007.
ATDF is currently a subsidiary of SEMATECH
, a non-profit consortium that performs basic research into semiconductor manufacturing.
, launched NWDI, an internship program for college students interested in nanotechnology. The program provides training in nanotech R&D at ATDF's fabrication facility to 160 Texas students in two-year technical, undergraduate, and graduate studies. The program is funded with a state grant that is jointly administered by ACC and ATDF's parent company SEMATECH
.
. Together, the new organization is expected to serve more than 200 customers world wide. The merger is supposed to be finalzed by the end of 2007. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
SEMATECH
- Purpose :SEMATECH , a not-for-profit consortium, performs research and development to advance chip manufacturing. SEMATECH has broad engagement with various sectors of the R&D community, including chipmakers, equipment and material suppliers, universities, research institutes, and government...
in 1988, but was reorganized as a for-profit subsidiary in July 2004.
In December 2007, ATDF announced a merger with the Silicon Valley Technology Center (SVTC). The merger is expected to be completed by the end of 2007.
ATDF is currently a subsidiary of SEMATECH
SEMATECH
- Purpose :SEMATECH , a not-for-profit consortium, performs research and development to advance chip manufacturing. SEMATECH has broad engagement with various sectors of the R&D community, including chipmakers, equipment and material suppliers, universities, research institutes, and government...
, a non-profit consortium that performs basic research into semiconductor manufacturing.
Nanoelectronic Workforce Development Initiative (NWDI)
In March 2006, ATDF together with Austin Community CollegeAustin Community College
The Austin Community College District is a regional community college district with eight campuses and 12 centers located in and around the city of Austin, Texas, United States....
, launched NWDI, an internship program for college students interested in nanotechnology. The program provides training in nanotech R&D at ATDF's fabrication facility to 160 Texas students in two-year technical, undergraduate, and graduate studies. The program is funded with a state grant that is jointly administered by ACC and ATDF's parent company SEMATECH
SEMATECH
- Purpose :SEMATECH , a not-for-profit consortium, performs research and development to advance chip manufacturing. SEMATECH has broad engagement with various sectors of the R&D community, including chipmakers, equipment and material suppliers, universities, research institutes, and government...
.
Award for Nanopattern Test Wafer
ATDF will receive a Technology Innovation Showcase (TIS) Award at SEMICON West for its pioneering Nanopattern(TM) test wafer during a public presentation on the product's applications.ATDF and SVTC Join Forces
ATDF and the Silicon Valley Technology Center (SVTC) announced on Tuesday, Dec 4 2007 a merger between the two companies. SVTC is a San-Jose based development foundry and recent spin-off of Cypress SemiconductorCypress Semiconductor
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation is a Silicon Valley-based semiconductor design and manufacturing company founded by T. J. Rodgers and others from Advanced Micro Devices. It was formed in 1982 with backing by Sevin Rosen and went public in 1986. The company initially focused on the design and...
. Together, the new organization is expected to serve more than 200 customers world wide. The merger is supposed to be finalzed by the end of 2007. Terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed.
External links
- ATDF Homepage
- SVTC Homepage
- NWDI Website
- "Sematech Spin-Off Mounting $100-Million Austin Expansion" from Site Selection magazineSite Selection (magazine)The award-winning Site Selection magazine , published by , is the official publication of the . The magazine delivers expansion planning information to over 44,000 readers including corporate executives, site selection consultants, and real estate professionals...
- Nanopattern Award Press Release
- SVTC To Buy Sematech ATDF Fab, Expand Development Foundry Services