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Published on: August 28, 2018
Green materials in semiconductors: perspective from the IRDS beyond-CMOS roadmap
Akiko Ueda1, Hiroyuki Akinaga2, Sapan Agarwal3
1Research Center for Emerging Computing Technologies, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
Abstract:
Environmental, safety, health, and sustainability (ESHS) have become an indispensable issue in the semiconductor industry. The 'Beyond CMOS' chapter of the International Roadmap for Devices and Systems roadmap introduces the concept of 'Green materials', emphasizing their importance for maintaining sustainability in semiconductor manufacturing. We discuss the current trends of emerging architectures and devices in the perspective of 'Green materials'. Additionally, we highlight the significance of benchmarking and standardization in advancing sustainable practices within the semiconductor industries.
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