NRC — Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre
At a glance
- No Condition
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
- Information and cultural industries
- National Research Council Canada
- Government of Canada
Overview
Eligibility criteria
The eligibility criteria for this grant are not explicitly provided in the given information. You may need to consult the relevant government or grant program's official website or documentation for detailed eligibility requirements in English.
Who is eligible
Companies that provide engineering and manufacturing services, commercial-grade prototyping, and pilot-run production facilities can apply for this grant.
Eligible expenses
Electricity, labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and other related expenses are generally eligible for this grant.
Evaluation & selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Evaluation based on technical merit and feasibility of the proposed project
- Evaluation of the project's potential impacts and benefits
- Evaluation of the applicant's qualifications, expertise, and track record
- Selection criteria include relevance to the grant objectives and alignment with strategic priorities
- Evaluation of the budget and cost-effectiveness of the project
Additional information
- The Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre offers custom manufacturable process flows for complex components. - The facility provides design and testing services along with quality control and failure analysis tools. - CPFC has clean room space and key processes to support various fabrication activities. - Additional capabilities include various analytical instruments like SIMS, AES, XPS, TEM, AFM, XRD, and FIB. - Services offered by CPFC include foundry services, design and modeling, and test and characterization. - Contact person for business development inquiries is Michael Davison with email Michael.Davison@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.
Grant Summary:
The Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre offers engineering and manufacturing services, specializing in the fabrication of devices in materials like gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, and gallium nitride. They provide foundry services, end-to-end fabrication of photonic devices, and can develop new process technologies for clients.
Grant Details:
The Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre (CPFC) based in Ottawa, Ontario, is a leading facility that excels in fabricating devices using a range of materials such as gallium arsenide (GaAs), indium phosphide (InP), and gallium nitride (GaN). They offer foundry services and end-to-end fabrication for photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, and gallium nitride electronics. With a 40,000 square foot facility housing 11,000 square feet of class 100/1000 clean room space, the CPFC provides a full suite of key processes and supporting activities to meet client requirements.
Utilizing a team of experts, the CPFC can assist clients in selecting the appropriate wafer structure and fabrication process for achieving optimal device performance. Whether utilizing client-supplied photomasks or developing new sets, the CPFC employs a custom-designed manufacturing execution system to ensure data collection and material tracking throughout the fabrication run. The facility also offers design services, testing, and characterization to guarantee quality and meet required specifications.
Additionally, the CPFC boasts a range of advanced capabilities like Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometer (SIMS), Auger Nanoprobe (AES), X-Ray Photoelectron Spectrometer (XPS), Field-Emission Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM), Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), X-Ray Diffractometers (XRD), and Dual Beam Focused-ion Beam (FIB). These tools enable the CPFC to provide comprehensive services in epitaxial growth, lithography, metallization, etching, and back-end processing.
For those looking to collaborate with a facility that combines expertise, cutting-edge technology, and quality assurance, the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Centre is a top choice in the field of engineering and manufacturing services. Their commitment to innovation and excellence makes them a valuable partner for clients seeking reliable and high-quality fabrication of photonic devices and electronics.
