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NSERC CREATE BC- CMC Quantum Photonics Workshop

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Quantum computing has the potential to solve problems beyond the capabilities of conventional supercomputers. It could revolutionise the advancement of several fields, including biochemistry, finance, logistics, and artificial intelligence. Two photonic quantum computers have reached the milestone of quantum advantage (Jian-Wei Pan’s group at the University of Science and Technology of China, and Xanadu in […]

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Training: RFPro for EM Simulation in PathWave Virtuoso

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Keysight-RFPro is a trusted RF and microwave design and EM simulation tool that offers the 3D EM simulation interface integrated with ADS and Virtuoso environments for RF/Microwave circuit designers to easily run interactive EM-circuit co-simulation for tuning and optimization. CMC Microsystems invites you to join our training on RFPro for EM simulation using ADS in

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Passive Silicon Photonics Fabrication Workshop 2022

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CMC and its SiEPIC partner professors are offering this legendary Silicon Photonics Fabrication Workshop online. This workshop trains students in the design, fabrication, and test of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) targeting the AMF Si Photonics technology, available through CMC Microsystems and ANT NanoSOI Technology. It can be a stand-alone learning opportunity or combined with your research

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VTT Niobium SWAPS Junction Process

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This two-layer process allows for the fabrication of Niobium side-wall passivated junctions via an Nb-Al-AlOx-Nb tri-layer, alongside an Nb wiring layer on top.  CMC offers this process as part of a multi-project wafer (MPW) service. Nb-Al-ALOx-Nb trilayer junctions  High-resistivity silicon substrate Nb wiring layer on top The process provides 20 copies of the designs. Applications

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Training: Microfabrication Process Engineering Development Using XperiDesk, 2022

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This four-part online course uses lectures and hands-on exercises for task-based training in XperiDesk Suite. Students will learn a methodological approach to build and develop microfabrication process engineering using a case study example of a silicon interposer. XperiDesk Suite is a design execution system for fabrication processes at university-based micro-nanotechnology (MNT) facilities across Canada. This design

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COMSOL Multiphysics Intensive Training Course, July 2022

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This course is the recommended starting point for learning how to use the COMSOL Multiphysics software. During this training course, you will develop a strong foundation for your future Multiphysics modelling work. It will be started at an introductory level, leading students through the essential steps needed in all analyses (geometry creation, interactive meshing techniques,

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(Retired) CMC Microsystems Atlas 800 AI Competition

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Important Deadlines: July 18, 2022:  Start date. January 15, 2023: Final Submission Deadline. February 15, 2023: Winners announced Description CMC Microsystems is pleased to organize an AI competition focusing on the development, acceleration and deployment of deep learning models targeting the Atlas 800 training cluster. The goal of this competition is to enable Canadian academic

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Training: Introduction to EMX Planar 3D Solver Using Cadence EMX 6.0 RAK

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Cadence® EMX® Planar 3D Simulator provides electronic design software to design high-frequency, RF and Mixed-Signal complex integrated circuits (ICs). EMX simulation tool allows designers to accurately and efficiently simulate large RF circuit blocks, characterize the behaviour of passive components and analyze the parasitics. EMX tool can be integrated into Cadence Virtuoso, thereby allowing EM simulations

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Virtual Workshop: Build Your Own Superconducting Quantum Device

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Important Notes: Only attendees physically located in Canada for the duration of the course and until fabrication is complete can fabricate and access CAD tools. We provide three registration options. Only graduate students who are currently registered with a Canadian university are eligible to register for Option 1. Attendees affiliated with industry in Canada are

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Quick Start Guide: Getting Started with CMC Turbo Cloud

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CADpass Client Secure Connection (will be referred to as CADpass Client or CADpass in this document) is a utility provided by CMC Microsystems that creates a secure connection between client PC’s, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC-managed infrastructure.   Accessing CMC Turbo Cloud  To log in to CMC Turbo Cloud Go to https://turbo.cmc.ca Log in using your CMC

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Applied Nanotools (ANT) Silicon Nitride (SiN) Fabrication Process

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Silicon nitride with device layer thickness 400 nm and buffer oxide Layer thickness 4.5 µm 100 keV electron-beam lithography system enabling features down to 120 nm Fully etched devices (etched down to the buffer oxide) are created using an e-beam mask material and anisotropic ICP-RIE etching process. Tri-layer TiW/Al metallization and TiW alloy heater are available

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Active Silicon Photonics Fabrication Course 2022

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In response to COVID-19 Pandemic, CMC, the SiEPIC Program, and our partner professors from UBC, Laval and Queen’s are offering this legendary Silicon photonics course online. This course trains students in the design, fabrication, and test of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) targeting the AMF Si Photonics technology, and the ANT NanoSOI Si Photonics technology available through CMC Microsystems. Siemens, Lumerical

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Quick Start Guide: Installing Cadence Applied Wave Research via CADpass Client Secure Connection

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This quick start guide provides instructions for installing Cadence Applied Wave Research (AWR) software on Microsoft Windows using a CMC CADpass client secure connection (will be referred to as CADpass client or CADpass in this document) to access shared licenses on the CMC License Management System (LMS). The procedure has been tested on a Windows

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Cadence Analog/Mixed-Signal Design Methodology and FinFET Layout Training Using GlobalFoundries® GF12LP PDK, Winter 2022

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Building on the success of the Advanced CMOS workshop series in 2019-20, AMS training in March 2020, and the first delivery of this training in May/August 2021 CMC provides this training in partnership with Cadence Design Systems and GlobalFoundries®. This is an advanced course that trains students in the Analog-Mixed Signal Design Methodology using Cadence tools

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Applied Nanotools (ANT) NanoSOI Fabrication Process

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Silicon-on-insulator, 220-nm top Si film, 2000-nm buried oxide (BOX) 100 keV electron-beam lithography system enabling features down to 60 nm One full etch of the top silicon for standard MPW run, partial silicon etching will be available in near future Tri-layer TiW/Al metallization and TiW alloy heater are available Metal oxide window, deep trench for

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FABrIC

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Canada’s Semiconductor Ecosystem, Accelerated​ FABrIC is a proposed five-year $200M plus project led by CMC Microsystems and fourteen other founding organizations to secure Canada’s future in advanced semiconductor manufacturing and design. Microchips (chips, integrated circuits, semiconductors) are essential to modern economies and drive innovation in industrial sectors including electrified transportation, healthcare, clean-tech, precision agriculture, and

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Help with Accessibility

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Statement of Commitment CMC Microsystems is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that provides equal access of our products and services to people with disabilities. We understand that creating an accessible environment fosters creativity and collaboration and, therefore, we strive to remove barriers that hinder participation. We pledge to develop and maintain accessibility standards, engage

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Keysight N5247B PNA-X Vector Network Analyzer, 10 MHz to 90 GHz Solution, 2 Ports

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The Keysight N5247B PNA-X Vector Network Analyzer available from the CMC Equipment Rental Program is a multi-function test system that allows you to perform a wide range of automated measurements on linear and non-linear RF devices such as amplifiers, mixers, and frequency converters. The VNA provides 10MHz to 67GHz measurements on its own, and it now comes with a test controller and test heads to provide E-band testing from 60 to 90GHz using coaxial and waveguide methods.

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GlobalFoundries® 12 LP

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CMC offers access to the GlobalFoundries® 12 nm FinFET technologies. The 12LP technology is targeted for high-performance, power-efficient SoC applications in demanding, high-volume applications. 3D FinFET transistor technology provides best-in-class performance and power with significant cost advantages from 12nm area scaling. FinFET benefits include high drive current, superior mismatch and Vmin and >10x SER (soft

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Compound Semiconductor Epitaxy

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CMC supports prototyping services to grow a variety of structures on InP, GaAs and Ge substrates through industrial standard foundries, for research and applications in optoelectronics and photonics. Subsidized rates are available for CMC subscribers. Methods of Epitaxy Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) on GaAs and Ge substrates Gas-Source MBE on InP substrate Metal-Organic Chemical Vapor

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Application Notes

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CMC is collaborating with researchers at Canadian universities to build a library of microsystems application notes. These documents are intended to help extend microsystems research in Canada by describing new techniques, processes, and design tools relating to microsystems, and to help stimulate new ideas that accelerate research and development activities. Microelectronics CAD FAB Fabrication Related

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CMC Cloud Cadence iLS Series: Virtuoso® Layout Design Basics (VLDB) vIC 6.1.7 (Course ID: 84460EC)

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Table of Contents This document is a companion document for the Cadence iLS training course Virtuoso® Layout Design Basics (VLDB) vIC 6.1.7. It is meant to be reviewed, along with the training course materials from Cadence, for how to complete the lab materials using the CMC cloud. For information on getting access to Cadence iLS

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COMSOL LSF Procedure

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Instructions Video This video provides instructions on how to run COSMOL jobs on the cluster:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjFuDegLOC0&feature=youtu.be Loading COMSOL File Test COMSOL file: Cylinder.mph. Upload your *.mph to your working directory. Create a shell file to enter LSF bsub and the COMSOL batch commands. See appendix for example. Upload shell file to the same working directory

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CMC Kit Matrix

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kits/amsp35_v4.00_ic61lnx – Linuxlnx64 – Linux 64-bit – RHEL 5.5sol – Solaris Note: /CMC/scripts/ is assumed to be in your path (if not, prepend /CMC/scripts/ to the start_cds_ commands). A GUI to start Cadence IC for the kits: /CMC/scripts/startCds Each kit must be started in its own directory. Running multiple kits from a single directory will

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How to Remove the AppGate Icon from Your Desktop (to remove java web start cached apps)

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After installing the new version of CADpass, I no longer have an icon on my desktop or the icon on the desktop doesn’t work. How do I fix that? (To remove a java web start cached apps). 1. Go to the Windows Control Panel – and open the Java Control Panel. 2. Click Settings. 3.

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