Linkage Projects - Grant ID: LP160101616

Funded Activity Summary

Scalable nanomechanical information processing. This project aims to build the first scalable computer architecture based on nanoscale motion on a silicon chip. Such nanomechanical computers could extend computing performance in space and earth-orbit applications, and in other environments where intense radiation causes digital electronics to fail. The project intends to utilise recent advances in nanomechanics and nanofabrication to demonstrate all key nanomechanical circuit elements, including transistors, logic gates, memories and analogue-to-digital converters and to deliver a roadmap for commercialisation of the technology in Australia. The expected outcome of this project is the development of the underpinning nanotechnologies, predicted to have wide uses in sensing, health and communications,and which could improve heat management and energy efficiency in future computers. This new approach to computing has potential for near-term commercial impact in the aerospace industry, building on Australian know-how.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 21-11-2017

End Date: 20-11-2020

Funding Scheme: Linkage Projects

Funding Amount: $334,710.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Quantum Information, Computation and Communication | Nanotechnology | Nanoelectromechanical Systems | Nanofabrication, Growth and Self Assembly

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Integrated Circuits and Devices | Satellite Navigation Equipment | Expanding Knowledge in Technology |

Other Keywords

Expanding Knowledge in Technology | Integrated Circuits and Devices | Nanoelectromechanical Systems | Nanofabrication, Growth and Self Assembly | Nanotechnology | Quantum Information, Computation and Communication | Satellite Navigation Equipment

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