MSc internship : SI INTERPOSER PLATFORM FOR QUANTUM APPLICATIONS

Project Description

Context: Global transition to a digital society has billions using microelectronic technology in their day-to-day activities. The increasing demand for miniaturization, speed, and reliability must be satisfied with a compact combination of multiple microchips. The technical constraints are quickly surpassing the capabilities of conventional circuit boards. Thus, silicon interposers, a high-cost, high-performance packaging solution for integrating multiple kinds of chips, have gained popularity in research and commercialization. This proposal will develop and prove the first low-cost, accessible silicon interposer technology made-in-Canada.

The team, involving investigators from Université de Sherbrooke, Polytechnique Montréal, Université Laval, and University of Toronto and industry partners CMC Microsystems, SBQuantum, and Xanadu, will develop ultra-compact systems on interposer to advance the state of the art in biomedical sensing and quantum technology. As a result of this project, an established Canadian supply chain for interposers, involving national innovation facilities and university labs, will continue delivering this critical tool to enable the growing digital economy and to boost international competitiveness for over 10,000 microsystems developers in Canada.

Project: The goal of the proposed PhD project is to develop a low-cost silicon interposer plaform for heterogeneous integration that includes high-density capacitors and other integrated passive components. The materials and the microfabrication processes will be selected according to the targeted application and the final heterogeneous system. The design rule documents provided and the integration process will be updated via the PDK (process design kit) which will allow a standardization of manufacturing and future technology transfer for prototyping or small volume manufacturing. The student will be involved in the design, fabrication and characterization of redistribution lines (RDL), passive components and the final system at 3IT.

Supervision and work environment: This project will be carried out under the co-supervision Prof. Dominique Drouin and Marie-Josée Gour in close collaboration with professors and experts in nanofabrication,  assembly and design of integrated circuits. The 3IT is a unique institute in Canada dedicated to the research and development of innovative technologies in the fields of energy, electronics, robotics, health. The candidate will thus benefit from an exceptional international research environment where students, engineers, professors and industrialists work hand in hand to develop the technologies of the future. Students will carry out their research in multidisciplinary environments where skills acquired will range from nanofabrication, advanced packaging and characterization methods, alongside biomedical sensing and quantum applications with the support of highly qualified staff. Every year, top-class CMC training programs contribute to a talented domestic workforce and more globally competitive industries in advanced manufacturing.

Desired profile: 
• Specialisation in micro-nanotechnologies, nanoscience or microelectronic engineering
• Skills in materials science, microfabrication in clean room and electrical characterization
• Leadership, curiosity, autonomy, sense of responsibility and teamwork
• Assets: Knowledge in design of integrated circuits and semiconductor devices

Important information:
• Starting date: as soon as possible
• Send CV, references and transcripts of the last 2 years to: jobnano@usherbrooke.ca

Funding offered

Yes

1800 $ per month

Partner(s)

CMC Microsystems, SBQuantum, Xanadu

The last update was on 4 November 2024. The University reserves the right to modify its projects without notice.