Joint University Microelectronics Program (JUMP) A DARPA Perspective

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1 Joint University Microelectronics Program (JUMP) A DARPA Perspective Linton Salmon January 23,

2 Joint University Microelectronics Program (JUMP) Objectives Drive long-term research in microelectronics with key players in industry and from academia Develop long-range ideas that will drive formation of new DARPA programs Program overview Six centers focused on six major long-range microelectronic research themes DARPA + seven or more industrial sponsors $40M/year anticipated funding for 5 years ($24M/year from industry; $16M/year from DARPA) U.S. university faculty as investigators JUMP Vision To drive pathfinding research efforts at scale in new computing and communication technologies through enhanced DARPA-industry collaboration, funding, and guidance of university center research DARPA DARPA Role in JUMP DARPA will participate in the selection/evaluation process as a member of the JUMP Governing Council and Scientific Advisory Board DARPA program managers will serve as JUMP mentors Industry Industry guidance to university research Academia The competition/selection process will be managed by the Semiconductor Research Corporation 2

3 DoD SoC Needs 3

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5 DoD SoC Needs Future New Architecture New Technology Upside Goal 3200 TOPS/W Neuromorphic Processor 11 TOPS/W (SONIC) In process Existing Architecture Modern Technology Current DoD Existing Architecture Older Technology 5

6 DoD SoC Needs 6

7 Ideal Center Characteristics A strong research program aligned with one of the JUMP themes Great ideas and great investigators Novel R&D pathfinding at scale for major DARPA programs in the next 3-5 years Goal of implementation in DoD systems in the 10-year time frame A defined method to adapt the center to an evolving environment External factors such as new research results outside of the center Internal factors such as task success/failure and/or new needs A concise central idea ( grand challenge ) that connects and drives center activities NOT a conglomeration of activities around the theme area The central idea serves as the core for selection of tasks in the center An effective method to coordinate center tasks and investigators Clear final and interim objectives for the center Objectives that provide a strong indication of R&D progress Should include demonstrations that both focus and display center activities Should include yearly objectives as well as final objectives An Electron Beam Brownian Motion We want this Not this Wikimedia Commons Cameca Corp Wikimedia Commons Loo Kang Wee 7

8 Jump Center Research Support for Future DARPA Programs Program Preparation Program Exploration Program Foundation DARPA Program DARPA Program DARPA Program 1 DARPA Program 2 Center Research Task Results Center 1 Task Results Center 2 Task Results New Area 1 New Area 2 New Area 3 Centers can set the stage for future programs Inform program development Provide initial data to support an approach Centers can provide expanded exploration beyond programs Expand approach to new areas Develop additional theoretical foundations Centers can provide a foundation for future programs Research into core ideas in new areas Establish a strong research community in new areas JUMP center research will support future DARPA programs in multiple ways 8

9 Proposed JUMP Themes RF to THz Sensor & Comm. Systems Distributed Computing and Networking Cognitive Computing Intelligent Memory and Storage Advanced Architectures and Algorithms Advanced Devices, Packaging, & Materials Core Technologies Systems/Applications Themes reflect DARPA and DoD long-term interests Themes emphasize systems research from devices through applications 9

10 Proposed JUMP Themes RF to THz Sensor & Comm. Systems Distributed Computing and Networking Cognitive Computing Intelligent Memory Advanced Architectures and Algorithms Advanced Devices, Packaging, & Materials Core Technologies Systems/Applications Themes reflect DARPA and DoD long-term interests Themes emphasize systems research from devices through applications Themes address long-term applications and core technologies 10

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