Industry Collaborations

NeCRL partners with leading technology companies to advance research in nano-electronics, computing, and semiconductor design. These collaborations provide our students with industry exposure and help bridge academic research with real-world applications.

Our Industry Partners

Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders, we're able to access cutting-edge tools, technologies, and expertise that enhance our research capabilities and provide valuable opportunities for our students.

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Synopsys

Synopsys is a global leader in electronic design automation (EDA) and semiconductor IP. Through the Synopsys University Program, NeCRL has access to state-of-the-art EDA tools that are essential for our research in VLSI design, verification, and testing.

Collaboration Focus:

  • Access to advanced EDA tools through the Synopsys University Program
  • Research collaboration on AI Driven high performace and low power design methodologies
  • Joint workshops and training sessions for students
  • Curriculum Development involving Synopsys Technologies
  • Recipient of the prestigious Charles Babbage Grant providing computational resources

Technologies:

Design CompilerIC CompilerPrimeTimeVCSHSPICE
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Intel

Intel Corporation is a leader in computing innovation. Our collaboration with Intel focuses on next-generation computing architectures, energy-efficient designs, and emerging technologies for future computing paradigms.

Collaboration Focus:

  • Research on energy-efficient computing architectures
  • Exploration of novel materials for semiconductor devices
  • Joint research on quantum computing applications
  • Curriculum Development involving Intel Technologies
  • Student internship opportunities and mentorship programs

Technologies:

Intel Process TechnologiesQuantum ComputingNeuromorphic ComputingAI Accelerators
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Altera (Intel FPGA)

Altera, now part of Intel as Intel FPGA, is a leader in field-programmable gate array (FPGA) technology. Our collaboration focuses on FPGA-based system design, hardware acceleration, and reconfigurable computing architectures.

Collaboration Focus:

  • Research on FPGA-based hardware acceleration for AI/ML applications
  • Development of reconfigurable computing architectures
  • Exploration of energy-efficient FPGA designs
  • Curriculum Development involving Altera Technologies
  • Access to advanced FPGA development boards and tools

Technologies:

Intel/Altera FPGAsQuartus PrimeOpenCLHardware AccelerationSystem-on-Chip
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Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies is a leading technology company that helps enterprises, service providers, and governments accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world. Our collaboration focuses on advanced test and measurement solutions for nano-electronics research and development.

Collaboration Focus:

  • Access to cutting-edge test and measurement equipment
  • Joint research on high-frequency circuit characterization
  • Development of advanced measurement methodologies for nano-scale devices
  • Curriculum Development involving Keysight Technologies
  • Training and workshops on precision measurement techniques

Technologies:

Vector Network AnalyzersOscilloscopesSignal GeneratorsSemiconductor Parameter AnalyzersElectronic Design Automation (EDA) Software
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Teradyne

Teradyne is a leading supplier of automation equipment for test and industrial applications. Our collaboration with Teradyne focuses on advanced semiconductor test solutions, automated test equipment (ATE), and testing methodologies for next-generation integrated circuits.

Collaboration Focus:

  • Research on advanced testing methodologies for complex integrated circuits
  • Development of test algorithms for emerging semiconductor technologies
  • Access to state-of-the-art automated test equipment
  • Curriculum Development involving Teradyne Technologies
  • Joint projects on reliability testing and failure analysis

Technologies:

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)VLSI Test SystemsSystem-on-Chip (SoC) TestingMemory Test SolutionsTest Program Development
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Interested in Collaborating?

We're always open to new industry partnerships that align with our research goals. If your organization is interested in collaborating with NeCRL, please get in touch with us.

Benefits of Industry Collaboration

Access to Advanced Tools

Our industry partnerships provide access to cutting-edge tools and technologies that enhance our research capabilities.

Student Opportunities

Students gain valuable industry exposure, internship opportunities, and potential career pathways.

Real-World Applications

Collaborations help bridge academic research with real-world applications and industry challenges.

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NeCRL

Nano-Electronics & Computing Research Laboratory at San Francisco State University focuses on designing reliable, energy efficient, high performance computing circuits in emerging nanotechnologies.

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