CMC Microsystems
Kingston, ON
Company Overview
CMC Microsystems builds partnerships among government, industry and universities to enable and accelerate Canadas global competitiveness in microsystems. CMC provides leading-edge tools and technologies for world-class research leading to innovation and the increased commercial potential of microsystems.
Established in 1984, CMC is a non-profit corporation funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), with matching contributions from industry in the form of technology, services and cash. CMC also manages major grants from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Ontario Innovation Trust (OIT) through Queens University. Additional funds flow to CMC from the provinces of Qubec and Manitoba. CMC's membership includes 42 universities, one college, and 31 industrial organizations. More information is available at www. cmc. ca
CMC helps researchers design, manufacture and test microsystems for future applications in many industrial sectors.
*Delivering millions of dollars worth of tools and technologies to Canadian researchers which enable microsystems R&D including:
-Industry-calibre design resources -Access to state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies for virtual prototyping (Ex: FPGA) and prototype manufacturing (ex: chips) -Leading edge verification and test environments -Support services
*Brokering access to specialized microsystems technologies and processes that would otherwise be inaccessible to many researchers
*Building teams and networks for research collaboration (diverse geographies, scientific disciplines and industry sectors)
Company Information
Physical Address
210A Carruthers Hall, Queen's University
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
CA
Mailing Address
210A Carruthers Hall, Queen's University
Kingston, ON K7L 3N6
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Canadian Microelectronics Corporation
Number of Employees: 27
CA
CMC is a federally incorporated non-profit corporation that provides microsystems researchers with industry-calibre design resources, access to state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, and support services.
Launched in 1984 through a university, industry and Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) initiative, CMC has won international acclaim for its achievements in developing Canadas capabilities in microelectronics.
Recognizing the need to build competence in microsystems, CMC now offers products and services that include microelectronics, micromechanics (usually implemented in the form of microelectromechanical systems or MEMS), microfluidics, photonics/optoelectronics and embedded software.
In the current period (2000-2005), CMC directs a national program valued at $125 million (including cash and inkind contributions), composed of:
Technology products, services and cash from national and international partners and suppliers Core funding from NSERC Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) grants managed by CMC through Queens University Funding from provincial innovation agencies
CMC delivers innovative and cost-effective services to a growing community of microsystems researchers that connects more than 40 universities and colleges across Canada, and presently involves 2, 300 faculty and graduate students. Stimulating synergistic collaboration among universities, companies and government agencies, CMC is a pioneer in developing creative solutions including Canada-wide Internet-based access to advanced microsystems testing facilities at a fraction of the cost of conventional methods.
CMC offers products and services such as:
Microelectronics Prototyping Services:
Access to fabrication of the following technologies:
90nm CMOS STMicroelectronics 0.13 micron CMOS IBM Inc. 0.18 micron CMOS TSMC Ltd. 0.35 micron CMOS TSMC Ltd. 0.8 micron High Voltage CMOS (up to 300V) - DALSA Inc. SiGe BiCMOS (SiGe 5AM thick top metal layer for analog/RF) IBM Inc. SiGe BiCMOS (SiGe 5HP 3 metal, 1 poly layers) IBM Inc. Bipolar Linear Array (GA911) Gennum Corp.
MEMS/Microfluidics Prototyping Services:
Access to fabrication of the following technologies:
Surface MEMS (PolyMUMPs) - MEMSCAP SOI MEMS (MicraGem) - Micralyne Glass-based microfluidics (Protolyne) - Micralyne
Photonics/Optoelectronics Prototyping Services
Access to epitaxial growth (III-V materials), device and circuit fabrication (III-V, silicon and other materials), and design characterization from various sources (Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre being the primary source)
Access to Test Facilities
Equipment pool including Cascade 40 GHz microwave probe, Agilent 40 GHz and 20 GHz network analyzer, etc. National Microelectronics and Photonics Testing Collaboratory (accessed online or in person) RF-University of Manitoba, fully-automatic wafer probing at up to 110GHz Queens University, device and system testing, 40+Ghz Mixed Signal McGill University, analog and digital up to 2GHz Digital University of Toronto, up to 1.2GHz, up to 600 pins
Packaging Service
Supported package types include:
20 DIP, 40 DIP, 68 PGA, 84 PGA, 24 CFP, 44 CQFP, 80 CFP, 120 CQFP, 208 PGA Die on glass slide, die on board Flip Chip die attachment for high speed circuits Electrical model available for 24 CFP, 80 CFP, 120 CQFP, plus documentation on extraction of packaging models
Fixture Board for IC Testing
Fixture boards developed by CMC for testing ICs (supporting package type 24 pin CFP up to 2.4 GHz, type 80 pin CFP up to 5 GHz, type 120 pin CQFP up to 1.2 GHz). Fixture design consulting.
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Dan Gale
Title: Vice President
Area of Responsibility: Management Executive
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Nancy Peters
Title: Treasurer
Area of Responsibility: Finance/Accounting
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Products
- Microsystems Research Infrastructure
Additional Information
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