The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp., a minority-owned small business, a $283,489.89 Cooperative Agreement under the CHIPS Research and Development (CHIPS R&D) program (CFDA 11.042). The purpose of the award is for Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp. to develop, validate, and commercialize a new instrument for the semiconductor industry called Gigahertz Optical Photothermal Infrared, which enables high-speed thermal properties analysis and simultaneous chemical characterization at sub-micron spatial resolution. The awardee plans to create a platform for combining chemical analysis and thermal property measurement, as well as validate thermophysical models in collaboration with NIST. The expected outcome is an instrument that will improve thermal properties analysis and chemical characterization, benefiting the U.S. semiconductor manufacturing community through enhanced thermal management and property characterization. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to July 31, 2027.
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