What We Do
MISCIC is developing reconfigurable circuits that are able to route around defects and differentiate the function of individual elements
dif·fer·en·ti·ate (verb): to form or mark differently from other such things; distinguish.
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About the Center
The DARPA Center for Memory Intensive Self-Configuring Integrated Circuits (MISCIC) at Carnegie Mellon University addresses the most pressing challenges facing integrated systems — their cost, reliability, power consumption, and adaptability. Our research uses micro/nano electromechanical systems (MEMS/NEMS) probes to mechanically modify the structure of integrated circuits, potentially producing computation platforms which perform far superior than current technologies. Our experts will explore and refine integrated circuit reconfigurability (without sacrificing performance), low power operation, fault and damage tolerance, scalability, and manufacturing cost reduction at low volumes.
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Carnegie Mellon Awarded Defense Grant To Improve Chip-Making Process for Industry
Carnegie Mellon has been awarded a six-year, $4.2 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to create a new type of reconfigurable integrated circuit for chip manufacturers. "Through our new Center for Memory Intensive Self-Configuring Integrated Circuits (MISC IC), we will create new nanoscale chip designs and architectures that will be intelligent enough to fix themselves," said Ed Schlesinger, center director and ECE Department Head.
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The MISCIC Center is a collaborative effort between three Carnegie Mellon centers/labs and several departments.
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