PROJECT OBJECTIVE(S)
CATHERINE project is focused on delivering cost-effective solution to the ITRS roadmap for late CMOS and post-CMOS systems, requiring continuous miniaturization of electrical and electronic devices (down to 22 nm node in 2011), high integration level, increasing working frequency and power density, reduction of global interconnection delay.
The expected results of CATHERINE are then summarized by the following points:
R1) Definition of all causal relations within the design-chain “microstructure characteristics – fabrication process – functional properties”;
R2) Development of multiscale multiphysics simulation models for the prediction of the multifunctional performance of the interconnect and for the EMC analysis;
R3) Development of electromagnetic and multifunctional test procedures and experimental characterization methods;
R4) Manufacturing and testing of proof-of-concept samples of nano-interconnects at laboratory level.
Final CATHERINE products will be:
P1) Integrated data-base for nano-interconnect design;
P2) Proof-of-concept nano-interconnect.
CATHERINE has a duration of 36 months. The expected result R1, R2 and R3 will be achieved at month 24, R4 at the end of the project (month 36). CATHERINE product P1 will be delivered at month 24 and product P2 at month 36.
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