Laser Thermal wins contract from Louisiana Tech University
Laser Thermal, a provider of thermal property measurement solutions, has announced that Louisiana Tech University has acquired its SSTR-F (steady state thermoreflectance in fibre) tool to be used in collaboration with the University's Institute for Micromanufacturing (IfM) for advanced semiconductor research.
The tool will be housed in the shared metrology laboratory at IfM, and will support projects ranging from thermal management in electronics to defect detection and the characterisation of innovative materials and structures. These are part of a mission to address critical economic and national security challenges posed by a shortage of domestically produced, trusted semiconductor technologies.
"The Laser Thermal tool aligns perfectly with our goals. Its unique high-throughput, industry-friendly design and non-destructive testing capabilities make it an invaluable resource for semiconductor research and industrial collaborations", commented Arden Moore, director of the IfM.
The acquisition was made possible through funding from the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
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