Lam Research signed a multi-year research agreement with CEA-Leti, to advanced the fabrication of next-generation specialty semiconductor technologies. One of the focus areas is microLED displays.
CEA‑Leti said its role will center on rapid materials analysis and device characterization to support faster process optimization.
Researchers at Lam Research and CEA-Leti will investigate novel multi‑element materials and thin films, in addition to pathfinding techniques for future process technologies, with an aim to accelerate the transition of new concepts into manufacturable solutions.
In addition to microLEDs, the new collaboration will focus on MEMS, 3D imaging and sensor technologies, power management and radio‑frequency solutions, photonics such as MicroLED displays, and optical interconnects. Lam and CEA-Leti will also explore new fabrication approaches for compound semiconductors, aiming to improve the performance and energy-efficiency of AI and high‑performance computing.
Last month CEA-Leti announced that it has developed a new optical sending architecture that combines a microLED and an organic photodetector (OPD). This system-level approach, that combines device design, electronics, and modeling allows for multifunctional display applications, without compromising display performance.
