Cooperative research at MCC: a focus on semiconductor-related efforts

The Microelectronics and Computer Technology Corporation (MCC) is a cooperative research venture owned by US corporations. MCC´s mission is to accelerate the creation, delivery, and commercialization of advanced microelectronic and computer technology by providing participants with timely and competitive research results. The author presents the unique history, operation, and research and technology transfer activities of the collaborative venture. The review of MCC´s five research efforts focuses primarily on the computer-aided design, packaging/interconnect, and high-temperature superconductor programs. Selected research results are presented, and shareholder use of MCC technology in internal processes, as well as products, is discussed. Concluding remarks summarize MCC´s accomplishments and continuing challenges