The Microelectronics Technologies Laboratory is a joint research unit which was created in 1999 by the CNRS, the Joseph Fourier University and the INPG with the main objective of strengthening partnerships with CEA-LETI in the field of micro and nanotechnology applied to microelectronics.
The Microelectronics Technologies Laboratory is a joint CNRS-UGA research unit located on the CEA-Grenoble site which aims to develop new technologies and processes for the major fields of application such as the Internet of Things, energy and health. After having experienced strong growth since its creation and until 2010, the laboratory's resources have stabilized and the research themes have diversified. The positioning of the LTM, an academic laboratory within a research and development center, the CEA-LETI using a state-of-the-art 300 mm CMOS technological tool, is unique at national and even international level. This allows the LTM to collaborate with major players in the field of microelectronics.
Since 2015, the microelectronics industry has evolved towards two very distinct paths: the continuation of the miniaturization of components according to "Moore's law" for high performance applications (mainly logic, memory), and the " More Than Moore” for differentiated applications for interactivity and communication in particular. The “More than Moore” approach proposes starting from the needs of the application and then finding the technical solutions to satisfy them. Miniaturization is no longer a key point, other avenues must be investigated such as changing materials, circuit architecture, design method. In parallel, there is a significant demand from society and consumers to develop environmentally friendly technologies and products to improve everyone's daily life. Power electronics is increasingly present in on-board systems: the automotive sector is also exploring electrical energy to limit its CO2 emissions. Likewise, technological innovations should help monitor our health and improve diagnosis and treatment.
In this context, the LTM has decided to diversify its fields of application and adapt its structure in order to meet the new technological challenges that will arise in the coming years. These challenges increasingly require a variety of skills and expertise.
