Philips takes part of IMEC program

Royal Philips Electronics has agreed to participate as a "core partner" in IMEC's sub-45nm research programs. Philips will be collaborating with IMEC in the development of semiconductor process technologies at geometries of 45nm and beyond.

In preparation for this partnership, IMEC is building an advanced silicon research facility alongside the existing IMEC premises in Leuven, Belgium. The new facility will house a cleanroom and is ready for equipment installation in the second quarter of 2004. Research is planned to start on 200mm and gradually transition to 300mm.