MICROELECTRONICS RESEARCH DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY

RESEARCH

• Sensors for DNA Identification
  We are exploring the possibility of fabricating porous silicon based devices for biological sensing applications. In particular, our current research focus is on the design and fabrication of porous silicon structure for DNA identification. Changes in the sensor output signals are used as a measure of the DNA property variation.

• Silicon-on-Insulator (SOI) Based Devices
  SOI based MOSFETs have shown realistic potential for designing higher frequency integrated circuits. We are analyzing effects of various device parameters on the transistor output characteristics. Knowledge gained will create the necessary solid foundation for the development of reduced dimension CMOS circuits.

• Silicon-On-Nothing (SON) Based Devices
  We are theoretically analyzing SON devices in the 60 nanometers and below range. At present we are characterizing 40nm long channel PMOS and NMOS transistor to document effects of different parameters on the transistor behavior.

• Solar Cell
  We are looking into the fabrication of transparent and conductive doped ZnO thin film for solar cell electrode applications. ZnO films are deposited using ion beam assisted sputtering process. Deposited ZnO films are characterized to document effects of various deposition parameters on film’s properties.

• Power Electronics
  We are looking into the feasibility of the series interconnection topology with capability for both primary and secondary switching for different converters and their applications in modular power supplies.

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