From capability to application.
Semiconductors are the foundation of modern computing and sensing. The ecosystem spans chip design, fabrication, materials, manufacturing equipment, packaging, testing, and the software used to create electronic systems.
Questions worth asking
Map requirements across performance, energy use, reliability, supply continuity, and manufacturing scale. Consider the entire device lifecycle, not only the processor.
Where disciplines connect
Progress in this field depends on reliable infrastructure, skilled people, trusted information, and practical collaboration. NAOAT’s cross-sector approach connects the technical questions with the operational realities of bringing new capabilities into use.
This overview is introductory. For current technical guidance, visit NIST: Semiconductors ↗. External organizations are resources, not NAOAT partners or endorsers.