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Latest MDEIE university research competition winners announced: Professor Patrick Desjardins, Director of the Department of Engineering Physics, receives $299,138 for his project "New TSV technology for 3D microsystem integration"
On February 7 during celebrations surrounding the 10th anniversary of NanoQuébec, Clément Gignac, Québec Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and Export Trade, announced the nine projects selected for the NanoQuébec university/industry research competition. The competition was established to promote scientific advances and increase industrial competitiveness in Québec.
In partnership with DALSA Semiconductor, Professor Desjardins is developing a highly innovative and radically new TSV (through-silicon via) filling process for use in 3D packages. The new process will fill TSVs considerably faster and at a significantly lower cost than current technologies. The method employs equipment that is commonly used in microsystem manufacture and currently available at DALSA. Developing the process will give DALSA a sizeable competitive edge and help consolidate the company's leadership as a MEMS (microelectromechanical system) foundry. The project will also train a postdoctoral student in this area of prime importance to Québec.
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To read about Professor Desjardins' expertise: www.polymtl.ca/recherche/rc/en/professeurs/details.php?NoProf=134&Langue=A
