The Center for Wireless Integrated Microsystems,
a joint ERC among the University of Michigan, Michigan
State and Michigan Tech, makes use of state-of-the-art
facilities for the fabrication of microsystems and associated
devices, including a 7,000 square foot class 10/100 solid-state
fabrication facility and specialized facilities for the
deposition of diamond films, 3D microfabrication, and
micropackaging. The fabrication facilities at the University
of Michigan include equipment for the realization of
a wide variety of MEMS devices, silicon integrated circuits,
and compound semiconductor devices and are operated as
part of the Solid-State Electronics Laboratory (SSEL,
http://www.eecs.umich.edu/ssel). Diamond deposition facilities
are available at Michigan State University and precision
facilities for micromilling, embossing, and micromolding
are available at Michigan Tech. The SSEL facilities are
available to researchers throughout the University of
Michigan on an established fee basis as well as to companies
and other organizations outside the University. The SSEL
is also part of the MEMS Exchange, a distributed MEMS
foundry service available nationwide. The estimated value
of the investment in these existing facilities is approximately
$45 million. |