Russian Electronics: Semiconductor and Processors #2

lancelot wrote:

Unfortunately things kind of stagnated since then. Mikron licensed a 90nm process from STMicroelectronics in France and made a small 200mm production line that can make chips with this process. Angstrem bought the AMD Fab in Dresden which used to make the Athlon 64, which were 90nm chips, and a new building was made and the tools were moved in. But this took like a decade to do. Partly thanks to the financial crisis and the bank freezing then funding for the project midway. This is the Angstrem-T fab. Owned today by NM-Tech. It has huge capacity and probably is only partially operating. According to the terms of the license the technology can't be used to make military chips though.

Since 2014 the russian electronics development went underground.

There areno publicly available informations, everything done secretly.

Understandable, the usa using up all oportunity to identify anything that can cause delays, and use any legal or illegal means to harm them.
Including, but not limited to assassination and terrorist attack.

Like the MRAM development.

if they are talking about the latest micro circuits on the competetive level of leading foreign manufacturers than this is significant news.
https://rostec-ru.translate.goog/news/roselektronika-sozdast-peredovye-mikroskhemy-dlya-bortovogo-oborudovaniya/?_x_tr_sl=ru&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp
Ruselectronics will create advanced microcircuits for on-board equipment
The Ruselectronics holding of the Rostec State Corporation is developing a line of integrated circuits and microassemblies that will be used in on-board power supply systems of aircraft. The created ECB has dynamic characteristics at the level of leading foreign manufacturers. The start of mass production is planned for 2025.

New electronic components are capable of operating in a temperature range from –60 to +125 degrees Celsius, and have built-in protection against low supply voltage and static electricity. The products are planned to be used in on-board power supply systems of aircraft, as well as in electric drive control circuits.

A key feature of new microcircuits and microassemblies is the presence of capacitive galvanic isolation implemented on the crystals themselves. Thanks to the use of modern technological processes, ECU developers managed to achieve performance characteristics corresponding to similar products from leading foreign manufacturers: Infineon, International Rectifier, Texas Instruments and others.

NPP Pulsar is proactively developing components for Ruselectronics.

“Ensuring technological sovereignty is one of the key tasks of Russian industry, and we continue to actively work in such a sensitive area as microelectronics. By the end of 2024, the company plans to complete the development phase and begin production of a new electronic component next year,” said Sergei Korneev, Deputy General Director for Technological Development and Production of Pulsar Research and Production Enterprise.

The new product range includes high-voltage single- and dual-channel drivers for driving high-power N- and P-channel transistors with voltages up to 600 V.

https://rostec.ru/news/sotrudnik-shvabe-razrabotal-lazernye-izluchateli-novogo-pokoleniya-/

An employee of the Polyus Research Institute named after M.F. Stelmakh of the Shvabe holding of Rostec State Corporation has developed a new technology for producing semiconductor nanostructures, and also created high-power laser emitters of a new generation based on them. The results of the scientific work can be applied in the production of medical equipment, unmanned vehicles, lidar systems and other devices. The invention was awarded the highest award at the competition of young scientists organized by the Moscow government.

Maxim Ladugin, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, has developed the physical foundations for the design of laser quantum-dimensional structures, the dimensions of which range from nanometers to several micrometers, which ultimately makes the final device more compact, as well as reduces energy consumption. The project was implemented on the basis of semiconductor compounds of aluminum, gallium and indium with phosphorus and arsenic. Such structures will be the most optimal for the popular spectral ranges of 750-850 nm, 900-980 nm and 1500-1600 nm and will increase the power of laser devices.

"Improved performance of near-infrared lasers is extremely important for many areas. For example, for metrology, medicine, rangewatch, high-speed fiber optic communication, and others. In his scientific work, our colleague demonstrated the results of creating a new generation of high-power laser emitters – laser diodes, rulers and gratings – that operate in pulsed and continuous modes in the infrared spectral range from 750 to 1600 nm. The use of the proposed technologies will make laser emitters more efficient, faster and miniaturized, which will have a positive effect on the devices being created. In particular, on the productivity and compactness of technological units, rangefinders and medical devices, including surgical and cosmetology. Congratulations to Maxim on his well-deserved victory, I wish him to continue to achieve his goals!" said Evgeny Kuznetsov, CEO of Polyus Research Institute.

Maxim Ladugin won the competition of young scientists of the Moscow government. In total, 76 people became laureates. Specialists under the age of 35 applied for the award.

This is not the first time that the merits of the specialist have been assessed at a high level. In 2012, the team of authors of the Polyus Research Institute, which included Maxim Ladugin, was awarded the Prize of the Government of the Russian Federation in the field of science and technology for young scientists for the development and implementation of technology for the production of nanoheterostructures and high-power diode lasers for optical pumping of active media of advanced laser systems for controlled thermonuclear fusion.

Today, the Polyus Research Institute develops and manufactures semiconductor and solid-state lasers and devices based on them, laser gyroscopes, navigation devices, medical devices and other products. Employees of the institute contribute to the development of domestic science by developing and implementing innovative products.

On February 20, Micron (part of Element Group), a resident of Technopolis Moscow SEZ, opened mass sales of the MIK32 Amur microcontroller (K1948VK018). Cupid can be purchased both from authorized dealers and directly at the Micron plant (in coils, 2500 pcs.).

"The MIK32 Amur microcontroller is our first chip for general industrial use based on the RISC—V architecture. Testing and debugging have been successfully completed, the chip is in the series, and now MIK32 Amur is available from all distributors of Micron JSC, including retail sales from Tellur Electronics. There is a single price matrix for all dealers of Micron JSC, based on the volume of the annual consumer quota," said Alexander Kolesov, Product Director of Micron JSC.

At the launch online webinar on February 20, which was attended by more than 300 representatives of interested companies, technical capabilities and application features were presented and considered in detail, as well as three debugging boards with a microcontroller were played live. Their owners were representatives of ICL Techno (Kazan), Energomery (Stavropol) and the Institute of Engineering Physics and Radioelectronics of the Siberian Federal University (IIFiRE SFU) (Krasnoyarsk).

MIK32 Amur is designed for industrial automation and Internet of Things devices, wireless peripherals, intelligent networks, security systems, alarm systems, telemetry, monitoring, smart home and climate control, lighting and other consumer and industrial solutions.

Read more detailed information and order the MIK32 Amur microcontroller here.

Bankruptcy does not imply total disappearance. Typically it involves transfer to new owners and management. If there is anything of value
in this enterprise it will be continued. I highly doubt Rusnano is totally corrupt and some sort of scam. That is not a cope. Making money
does not automatically involve absolute fraud. Feeding off of viable enterprises is a more realistic business crime model. The good thing here
is that corruption is being attacked instead of laundered into legitimacy like in the west.

There has been a lot of house cleaning in Russia in all sorts of areas.

https://rostec.ru/news/shvabe-pokazyvaet-proryvnye-tekhnologii-na-vystavke-fotonika-mir-lazerov-i-optiki/

Shvabe Holding of Rostec State Corporation introduces the participants of the largest industry exhibition to long-range reconnaissance systems, radio photonics products, optical materials and other product samples at Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow. In total, more than 20 developments are presented in the exposition.

"This exhibition is one of the key specialized events for the holding. Here we show developments for medicine, security, emergency prevention and other solutions created by the efforts of our scientists and developers. Every day, they conduct a lot of fundamental research in the field of photonics, solve complex scientific and technological problems and develop the Russian industry," said Vadim Kalyugin, General Director of Shvabe, a member of the Bureau of the Russian Engineering Union.

The grand opening of the exhibition took place with the participation of Sergey Popov, Deputy General Director of Shvabe and Head of the Priority Technology Direction for Optoelectronics and Photonics Technologies.

Among the key exhibits at the Shvabe stand in the field of security systems is the Blockpost reconnaissance complex with intelligent analytics. The first fully domestic drone with a UAV400T thermal imager is integrated into the system. The development makes it possible to detect various objects in difficult operating conditions. The video image received from the camera on the UAV is displayed in real time on a head-mounted television device (VR glasses).

The exposition also includes products implemented as part of the development of radio photonics, a new technological direction for the Russian industry. For example, a high-power single-frequency continuous wave semiconductor laser with distributed feedback. The use of such lasers makes it possible to create devices with high speeds of information transmission and processing.

Another key exhibit of the holding is the unique MIM-N laser microscope. It is intended for early diagnosis of malignant tumors and analysis of the effectiveness of antitumor drugs.

Laser technology is also represented by a simulator for sports shooting. This is the only domestic development consisting of a laser pistol and a sensor target. It was created by order of the Russian Modern Pentathlon Federation to prepare for competitions.

At the same time, the Shvabe exposition includes various materials, substances and electronic components of photonics – optical fiber, a lightweight mirror made of silicon carbide and highly purified germanium tetrachloride used in the manufacture of preforms for optical fiber, as well as various photodetectors and modules of the infrared spectral range.

Among the optoelectronic devices at the Shvabe stand are a SWIR camera, which can be used to see camouflaged objects and people in zero visibility, as well as a system for video and thermal imaging monitoring and analytics. The latter is used to detect and record faults, for example, in the operation of equipment in heating and electrical networks.

There is also a stereoscopic microscope MBS-10M with VR glasses and a three-dimensional visualization function, an analyzer of the individual norm of intraocular pressure, which allows you to identify the risk of the occurrence and development of glaucoma in the early stages, and other developments.

"Photonics is the locomotive of innovative development. Today, none of the strategically important technological areas can do without it. Our holding conducts a lot of scientific research in this area and is happy to share the results of its work with colleagues within the framework of the exhibition. In addition to the demonstration of products and technical solutions, this year we are also taking part in the business program, where we discuss the changes taking place in the optical industry," said Sergey Popov.

Within the framework of the forum, Shvabe has planned a rich business program, which includes participation in the Scientific and Practical Conference of the XII Congress of the Photonics Technology Platform. Presentations will be made by representatives of the S.I. Vavilov State Research and Production Institute, the State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation NPO Orion, the Polyus Research Institute named after M.F. Stelmakh and the State Institute of Applied Optics. They will discuss topical issues in the field of optoelectronic systems and components, laser information systems, radio photonics, as well as optical materials, nodes and components of photonics.

In addition, the forum will host a joint meeting of the councils under the heads of the priority technological areas "Optoelectronics and Photonics Technologies" and "Radio Photonics Technologies". The event will be chaired by Sergey Popov, Deputy General Director of Shvabe, and Evgeny Kuznetsov, General Director of the Polyus Research Institute.

International Specialized Exhibition "Photonics. World of Lasers and Optics" has been held annually since 2006. On behalf of Shvabe Holding, the event is attended by the Astron Optical and Mechanical Design Bureau, the Yalamov Ural Optical and Mechanical Plant, the Lytkarino Optical Glass Plant, Germanium, the State Scientific Center of the Russian Federation NPO Orion, the Polyus Research Institute named after M.F. Stelmakh, the Zagorsk Optical and Mechanical Plant, the State Institute of Applied Optics, the Vologda Optical and Mechanical Plant, the Vavilov Research and Production Association, the Moscow Sapphire Plant, the Foton Central Design Bureau and Novosibirsk Instrument-Making Plant.

So now we have BS about how 1 nm scale IC manufacturing is on its way. The size of a silicon atom is about 0.2 nm. So clowns want
you to believe that 5 atom scale structures will behave just like ones with scales of over 100 atoms. These clowns are either liars or ignorant
nincompoops. There is no way that a transistor scaled at 5 atoms in critical dimensions would be a functional entity. The current leakage
would be terminally high. It does not matter that you can X-ray etch such a part, it would not have the physical properties of a large part.

The mere act of applying an electric field would result in deformation of this structure as the atoms migrate. This is strictly in the cluster limit
where continuum material properties are undefined and quantum effects dominate (e.g. electron tunneling). Only monkeys would think
that making the same parts smaller and smaller will always work. That is not the reality of physics.

You can see videos on YouCrap hyping this "revolution". You will never see this nonsense in any product you buy, unless you want to buy
a non-functional clump of matter. These clowns talk as if no conceptual redesign is required. Look up molecular electronics and see what
fun there is to be had. Quantum computers are going to become viable earlier since these claimed 1 nm ICs are never going to happen.
The marketing lies are getting out of control and lemmings are spreading them.

The relevance of this post for this thread is that lack of such BS coming out of Russia will be seen as confirmation of its innate backwardness.
I think Russia should focus on photonics and new concepts for high density computational components.

I suppose that cooling with liquid nitrogen could improve the stability but at any operating temperature the thermal motion of these
atoms is going to be a show stopper. The thermal limit you are point to is from packing smaller and smaller components into a given
chunk of IC real estate which results in a rapid increase in temperature even as the voltage used to drive these components is reduced.
So these fancied 1 nm parts require new cooling solutions if they are not going to be immersed in liquid nitrogen. But cooling does not
stop quantum effects and electron tunneling current leakage.