New facility establishes UW-Madison as a hub for next-generation semiconductors
UW–Madison has opened a new research facility dedicated to ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors, including materials like gallium nitride (GaN) and silicon carbide (SiC). These materials enable more efficient, high-performance electronic devices and are critical to advancing chip innovation.
The facility strengthens Wisconsin’s position in the semiconductor sector by supporting cross-disciplinary research, industry collaboration, and workforce development. It’s a key step in expanding the state’s role in next-generation chip technologies.
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