RIT recognizes microsystems—loosely defined as the integration of micro-fabricated components—as the next phase of the semiconductor revolution. We fully recognize the importance of this technology to the U.S. economy. Therefore, microsystems research is a key aspect of RIT’s applied research programs, and it is the foundation of the new microsystems science and engineering Ph.D. program.

The microsystems program capitalizes on the Semiconductor and Micro-systems Fabrication Laboratory, the Nanopower Research Laboratory, and the Center for Electronic Manufacturing and Assembly that RIT has developed during the past 15 years. Our focus is on applied research in the micro-realm that creates new and enhanced products for our industry partners. Microsystems—like microprocessors, an earlier technological breakthrough—are both a product and an enabling technology.

The microsystems technology program is based on the established strengths of RIT’s engineering and science programs. This initiative involves approximately three dozen researchers from several colleges. Components are designed with state-of-the art design and analysis tools. The micro-components are fabricated in our Semiconductor and Microsystem Fabrication Laboratory, which has a full complement of micro-machining process tools.

• NANOPOWER RESEARCH LABORATORY
• SEMICONDUCTOR AND MICROSYSTEMS FABRICATION LABORATORY
• CENTER FOR ELECTRONIC MANUFACTURING AND ASSEMBLY
• CENTER FOR NANOLITHOGRAPHY RESEARCH
• RF/ANALOG MIXED SIGNAL LABORATORY
• THERMAL ANALYSIS AND MICROFLUIDICS LABORATORY
• ANALOG DEVICES INTEGRATED MICROSYSTEMS LABORATORY
• CENTER FOR ADVANCED DEVICE RESEARCH

To learn more about the Microsystems Technology initiative, please contact us or visit the Microsystems PhD program website at http://microsystems.rit.edu/.

Michael E. Dwyer
Director, Research Relations Office
(585) 475-2698
medpop@rit.edu