Semiconductors UK

Semiconductors UK Stage: Powering Tomorrow’s Technology

Explore the cutting edge of semiconductor innovation. The Semiconductors UK stage at Microelectronics UK will delve into the most significant advancements in semiconductor manufacturing and design, alongside critical discussions on sustainability, efficiency, and future applications. This is your opportunity to understand how the fundamental building blocks of technology are evolving to meet the demands of tomorrow.

Day 1: Advances in Semiconductor Manufacturing & Design

Day 1: Advances in Semiconductor Manufacturing & Design will kick off with insights from Rupert Baines, Chair of UKTIN Semiconductor Expert Working Group. Discover the potential of harnessing generative AI for advanced semiconductor design and how EDA tools are evolving to enhance security, covering vulnerability detection, IP protection, and anti-counterfeiting measures. Learn about automating design verification to accelerate time-to-market and the importance of hardware-based encryption.

Andy Sellars, Operations Director at Silicon Catalyst.UK, will explore the key tech convergence of semiconductors, quantum, telecom, and AI. Understand the efficiency and power gains offered by 3D-ICs and how smart manufacturing is revolutionizing the semiconductor supply chain through AI/ML for predictive maintenance, advanced analytics, and additive manufacturing, with insights from Richard Shaddick of the Welsh Government and Tudor Williams, CTO of Filtronic. Finally, we'll address the question: are chiplets the next big thing for semiconductors?

 

Day 2: Sustainability, Efficiency & Future Applications

Day 2: Sustainability, Efficiency & Future Applications will examine the crucial role of sustainability in the semiconductor industry. Experts will discuss sustainable manufacturing technologies, including advanced cooling, low-power process nodes, renewable energy, alternative materials, and the importance of industry-government collaboration. Learn about low-power devices for environmental monitoring and the potential of GaN and SiC as efficient alternatives to silicon.

Helen Duncan, CEO of Blueshift, will explore transformative architectures for AI and Big Data. Discover how low-power IoT devices are powering smart city infrastructure and the semiconductor innovations driving autonomous connected vehicles, including advancements in sensors, AI/ML processors, V2X communication, and security in EV systems, guided by Mike Bartley, CEO of Alpinum Consulting.

 

 

Key Takeaways for Visitors:

  • Gain insights into the latest advancements in semiconductor design methodologies, including the use of generative AI.
  • Understand the evolving role of EDA tools in improving semiconductor security.
  • Explore innovative manufacturing techniques and strategies for supply chain optimization.
  • Learn about the critical importance of sustainability in the semiconductor industry.
  • Discover the potential of alternative semiconductor materials like GaN and SiC.
  • Understand the semiconductor innovations driving key future applications like AI, IoT, and autonomous vehicles.

Why Attend This Stage?

This stage is crucial for semiconductor professionals, researchers, designers, manufacturers, and anyone interested in the future of this foundational technology. Whether you want to:

  • Stay ahead of the curve in semiconductor design and manufacturing advancements.
  • Understand the growing importance of sustainability in the industry.
  • Explore the semiconductor technologies enabling future applications.
  • Network with key players and thought leaders in the semiconductor ecosystem.

Don't miss this essential stage for the semiconductor industry in the UK. Register for Microelectronics UK today!

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