
Innovators At ACME Advance Microelectronics For Extreme Environments
Fulton Schools researchers are aiding industry in developing more resilient electronic technologies to withstand the challenging environments of outer space. The ASU Center for Semiconductor Microelectronics, founded by Krishnendu Chakrabarty, is leading the collaborative efforts to provide compact, low-cost and low-power-use devices that function reliably in space. The work involves applications of advanced microelectronics in spacecraft, satellites and various related electronic devices. Chakrabarty is a Fulton Professor of Microelectronics in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering, part of the Fulton Schools. His colleague in the school, Professor Hugh Barnaby, provides microelectronics radiation testing expertise for the researcher endeavors. Graduate and postdoctoral students also are getting opportunities to contribute to projects.