$3.5 Million NIST Award to University of Arkansas for Power Packaging R&D Enhancement
SEMICONDUCTORDATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
The National Institute of Standards and Technology awarded $3.5 million to the University of Arkansas to enhance its High Density Electronics Center (HIDEC), establishing it as a Power Packaging Center of Excellence. The funding will upgrade equipment for advanced power packaging research critical for electric vehicles and data centers. This initiative aims to solidify the university's leadership in power electronics and semiconductor research, fostering partnerships and intellectual property development.

Feb 14, 2026, 6:10 AM