Photothermal spectroscopy corporation proposes to develop, validate, and commercialize gigahertz optical photothermal infrared, a new instrument for the semiconductor industry for high-speed thermal…

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $283,489.89 Cooperative Agreement grant to Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. under the CHIPS Research and Development (CFDA 11.042) program. The purpose of the grant is for Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. to develop, validate, and commercialize a new "Gigahertz Optical Photothermal Infrared" instrument for the semiconductor industry. This instrument will enable high-speed thermal properties analysis and simultaneous chemical characterization with sub-micron spatial resolution. The intended beneficiaries are the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing community, who will benefit from improved thermal management and thermal property characterization. Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. plans to subaward funds to aid in the validation of the instrument developed under this project. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.

Activities

Utilizing the new instrument, the awardee will create a platform for simultaneous chemical analysis and thermal property measurement; measure thermal transients in semiconductor materials and then validate thermophysical models in collaboration with NIST.

Expected outcomes

The instrument should improve thermal properties analysis and chemical characterization.

Intended beneficiaries

The U.S. Semiconductor manufacturing community through improved thermal management and thermal property characterization resulting from their instrument.

Subrecipient activities

The recipient plans to subaward funds to aid in the validation of their instrument developed under this project.