(Huntsville, Ala. | October 12, 2022) – CFD Research has been awarded a contract from the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Defense Microelectronics Activity (DMEA) to further develop a machine learning based predictive modeling capability to complement experimental approaches for analysis of radiation-induced effects on microelectronic components.
“Radiation effects in microelectronics are a significant concern for DoD systems that operate at high altitudes or in outer space. A comprehensive analysis capability for assessing radiation-induced defects is needed to systematically understand the resulting impact and help design mitigation approaches, and to support evaluation and qualification of radiation hardened microelectronic components,” said Dr. Partha Chakraborty, CFD Research Principal Investigator for the project.
CFD Research, in collaboration with Arizona State University, is developing predictive modeling capabilities to complement detailed experiments for addressing this challenge. They will perform multiscale physics-based modeling of the radiation response of selected semiconductor devices, and use that in conjunction with electrical characterization data to guide Transmission Electron Microscopy-based nanoscale material characterization.
The team will then utilize the device simulation and measurement data to develop Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning-based predictive behavioral models for quantitative correlation of the radiation-induced nanoscale material defects with macroscale electrical measurements. In prior efforts, the team successfully performed a feasibility study using multiscale electrical and material characterization of a simple device structure, while using the data to develop predictive behavioral models for the radiation effect in the device.
“This new contract will allow us to further develop and apply the predictive modeling and experimental methods on two different technologies and radiation effects, and demonstrate its benefit towards developing radiation-tolerant electronics for DoD missions,” noted Ashok Raman, CFD Research Director of Materials & Energy.
This material is based upon work supported by DMEA under Contract No. HQ072722C0003. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of DMEA.
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has worked with government agencies, businesses and academia to provide innovative solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, and Energy & Materials industries. Over the years CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. CFD Research’s impressive three-year growth rate was high enough to recognize the company in the Inc. Magazine’s 5000 for the second year in a row. CFD Research is an ISO9001 and AS9100 registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for services. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com.
