FPGA/GPU Cluster Access Request
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Effectiveness Criteria
Realized or potential economic and social benefits to Canada. Measures include: contributions and prospective benefits to the National Design Network knowledge transferred between university researchers and industry (both directions) successful commercialization of research realized and prospective benefits to quality of life, health and the environment Demonstrated industrial relevance of research. Measures include: scope and nature
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Award for Excellence in Microsystems CAD Tools and Design Methodology
Overview This award recognizes novel use or development of Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools or design methods leading to the improved manufacture and application of sophisticated microsystem prototypes relevant to Canadian industry, ideally evidenced by an industrial collaborator. The award will be made to the competitor who demonstrates a novel design technology advancement with the most
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Brian L. Barge Award for Excellence in Microsystems Integration
Overview This award recognizes exemplary research using micro-nanosystems technologies in collaborative, multi-disciplinary and/or multi-technology environments. The research project is expected to be both novel and relevant to industry in Canada, ideally evidenced by an industrial collaborator. The award will be made to the competitor who demonstrates the most effective research project with a focus on
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Services for Emerging Processes and Products
Are you developing a fabrication process, instrument, or other innovation that may be useful for R&D in academia or industry? CMC Microsystems wants to help you succeed in further developing your technology, securing early adopters, and attracting new funding. Contact lab@cmc.ca Find New Clients and Help Them Access Your Innovation Promote your technology via a
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Laser-Assisted Cleaving
Overview The estimated turnaround time for this service is four to six weeks. Processing takes place at INO. Laser is used to trigger the location of cleaving. The cleaving is done with an accuracy of +/-15 µm. The technique provides good facet quality for end-fire coupling. Thin Silicon layers are accepted (up to 5 µm). For chip dimensions, see Guidelines
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Flip-Chip Assembly Services
For MEMS and microelectronic device applications requiring a small footprint and short interconnects, our flip-chip assembly service offers access to die bumping or die-to-die/die-on-board flip-chip bonding. Whether your chip was fabricated through CMC services, a university-based fabrication facility, or elsewhere, we can help by providing competitive pricing, access to quick-start documentation, and engineering support.
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Teledyne DALSA Design Kits
CMC Microsystems offers access to Teledyne DALSA Semiconductor’s MIDIS technology and 0.8-micron CMOS technology (CMOSP8) with three different process flavors, plus a MEMS post-processing option for the high-voltage process. Teledyne DALSA Licensing You may access this technology only if your organization has a signed Mutual Confidential Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) with Teledyne DALSA.
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AMS 0.35 µm Design Kits
CMC is offering access to this 0.35-µm CMOS through CMP. The technology is available with a range of options, making it suitable for: Imaging and optoelectronic detection High-voltage operation (maximum 20-V gate, 50-V operating voltage) Bulk micromachining of MEMS structures Mixed-signal designs High-speed digital circuits Potential applications include: Biomedical imaging Automotive and environmental sensors You
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Licensing Overview
All technologies, hardware, and software available through CMC Microsystems are for ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PURPOSES ONLY, unless other arrangements have been confirmed in writing with CMC Microsystems. Guidelines for Use of Licensed Materials A Professor Research Subscription is required to receive access to any Fabrication Design Kits or CAD Tool. National Design Network Agreement:
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Requirements to Access Products and Services
To access CMC-provided products and services, you must have an Account in ‘100% Completed’ status, Subscription, and the right licensing in place for you or your organization. To access any of the CAD tools/ technology or to access the equipment loan pool, a faculty member must purchase a Professor Research subscription ($1500.00). Please go to https://www.cmc.ca/subscriptions/
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Access with CADpass
CADpass Installing CADpass Follow these instructions to install CADpass: Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client for Windows Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client for Linux Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client for MAC Launch CADpass (requires Java) Report an Issue If you are having an issue with CADpass, report it using the support form. CADactivate CADactivate is no
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Faculty or institution purchases a subscription
Review subscription options and purchase methods Purchase a subscription that can be used by your research team. An order confirmation email will be sent with access information. Access will then be available in 1 to 2 hours. At that time, you will be able to download the CAD tool quick start guides, which will help
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Faculty creates research team
“Sign In” to your CMC Account. Put the cursor on your name and select “My Account” from the drop-down that appears. Click “My Team” to view a list of students, researchers and technical staff who indicated to us that you are their supervisor. Click “Activate” to approve an Account. Your approval allows access to the
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Faculty gets an account
All faculty must create an account Enter all details until your account is 100% complete After submitting your completed forms, our Registrar will confirm your account information and advise you via email when your account is activated. Access will then be available in 1 to 2 hours.
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Student gets an account
All students must create an account Enter all details until your account is 100% complete Identify your faculty advisor as it is this connection to your research team that will allow access If your faculty is not listed, please identify them so we can ask them to create an account After submitting your completed forms,
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Looking for CADactivate?
CADactivate is no longer supported. To activate your workstation, follow these instructions to run CADpass: Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client for Windows Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client for Linux Quick Start Guide: CADpass Client for MAC
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CADpass
for CADpass Client Download for Subscribers CADpass Client Download for VIE Members Getting Started Quick Start Guide: CADpass client for Windows Quick Start Guide: CADpass for Linux Quick Start Guide: CADpass for MAC Resources Licensing Information CAD Tool Quick Start Guides FAQ for CADpass
How can I acknowledge the ways CMC has advanced my research?
If your research benefits from products and services provided by CMC Microsystems, please acknowledge this support in any publications about your work. Thank you for your support. Acknowledgment Text Examples We would like to acknowledge CMC Microsystems, manager of the FABrIC project funded by the Government of Canada, for the provision of products and services that
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Financial Assistance Payments
The MicroFAB Access supports custom microfabrication projects at open-access facilities MicroFAB Access reimbursement: 80% of the eligible fabrication costs. The Student’s academic supervisor must hold a CMC Subscription. The reimbursement is payable by EFT/ to the institution.Email: finance@cmc.ca If you have any questions please contact us: MicroFAB Access Team
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CMC Cloud Design Environment
CMC Cloud provides secure, high-performance, remotely accessible EDA resources for the design of advanced microsystems and nanotechnologies. Quick Start Guides Access CMC Cloud Turbo Access CMC Cloud VCAD Access with a Research Subscription What You Get Secure Design Environment: When using CMC Cloud, you have a robust and supported design environment that is securely delivered
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CAD Compute Cluster
Note: Starting January 2025, the CAD Compute Cluster service will be unavailable indefinitely as we explore options to update its hardware and software to deliver a high-quality, reliable service. This change does not affect our VCAD Cloud or Turbo Cloud platforms. Recognizing that this type of service is valuable to our subscribers, we provide the following
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Ansys Academic Research Software
The Ansys Academic Research bundle provides access to the majority of available Ansys software, including but not limited to HFSS, Icepak, Maxwell, Mechanical, Fluent and Discovery. It provides simulation capabilities for structures, heat transfer, 2D/3D electromagnetics and multiphysics problems, using CAD file import add-ons, solid modeling tools, high-performance shared & distributed memory (HPC) solvers, advanced meshing, and post-processing
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Aerotech ARMS200 Single Axis Rotary Motion Simulator
The Aerotech ARMS200, available from the CMC Test Equipment Pool, is a direct-drive, single-axis rotary motion simulator ideal for testing a variety of MEMS devices such as gyroscopes and accelerometers. The ARMS simulator comes with a Soloist HLe Controller and Linear Digital Drive unit. This combination of tools provides excellent velocity stability, high position resolution and accuracy, and superior angular rate and acceleration. The system is programmed and controlled from the host computer using Aerotech software (provided with the instruments when renting). Custom applications can be developed using NI Labview, C, and .NET.
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Professor Research Subscription
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Unlimited use of Cadence, Mentor, Synopsys and Xilinx for research use.
Subscriber pricing on over 20 fab service options, short-term equipment loans, and training courses.
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MNT Research Projects
A selection of research projects that benefited from equipment and processes at MNT facilities across Canada are presented below. If you would like to share your MNT research project on this page, complete the project template and e-mail Andrew Fung, Client Technology Advisor – Micro/Nanotechnology Business Development. Microfluidic device for studying T lymphocyte migration in DC electric fields, Jing
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Seeing modern agriculture in a new light
Jayshri Sabarinathan, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Western University, has used her experience with microsensors and nanofabrication to develop higher-performing multi-spectral cameras for agricultural monitoring in collaboration with industry partner A&L Canada Labs.
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