Information and Communications Fabrication & Processing Technology Qualtiy, Reliability, & Maintenance
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Center for Design of Analog-Digital Integrated Circuits (CDADIC)Washington State University (lead institution)A National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center since 1989Partner Institutions:
Mixed analog-digital circuitry enhances performance in electronic systems and allows for greater miniaturization of products Center Mission and RationaleAnalog-digital integrated circuits are used in a growing number of fields, including avionics, space technology, medical electronics, and wireless communications. The telecommunication industry's demand for mixed-signal circuits capable of high-speed, high-resolution, and low-power performance is rapidly expanding and continues to challenge researchers in the field. Since its inception in 1989, the Center for Design of Analog-Digital Integrated Circuits (CDADIC) has focused on the problems associated with mixed-signal circuitry and systems. Today, the Center is one of the few university-led research efforts in the country dedicated to designing chips capable of using this technology and has gained an international reputation in the field. The mission of CDADIC is to advance the analysis, design, and methodologies of analog-digital integrated circuits and systems through research and education. The Center is a consortium of four universities (Washington State University, University of Washington, Oregon State University, and State University of New York at Stony Brook) and approximately 30 industry partners. Over the last decade, CDADIC has made significant progress toward giving the electronics and semiconductor industries access to analog-digital design technology that is reliable and effective. Research ProgramThe Center's primary research goals are to: 1) Achieve global recognition by providing international leadership in mixed-signal integrated circuits and systems research and 2) Establish an integrated research program focused on the long-term research necessary to develop and advance future technologies and short-term research relevant to current industry needs. To achieve its goals, CDADIC focuses on three major research areas:
Through its many projects, CDADIC has transferred important technologies to industry. Some of the Center's research currently used by industry includes:
Patenting rights also are available to CDADIC industry partners. The Center has obtained patents in the areas of logic family, analog BiCMOS, current-mode, and switched-current designs. Special Center ActivitiesIn addition to its research activities, CDADIC has served as a catalyst for broadening educational and outreach opportunities for university members and its industry partners that include:
Center Headquarters Center for Design of Analog-Digital Integrated Circuits
Center Director: John Ringo, Ph.D.
Co-director: Carl Sechen, Ph.D.
Co-director: Un-Ku Moon, Ph.D.
Co-director: Adrian Leuciuc, Ph.D.
Center Evaluator: Craig Scott
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