Michigan State's original cyclotron gets new life testing microchips
Once the 40-year-old cyclotron is refurbished, MSU will be able to offer a facility dedicated to testing for microchip manufacturers, officials said.
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Once the 40-year-old cyclotron is refurbished, MSU will be able to offer a facility dedicated to testing for microchip manufacturers, officials said.
The new facility will help meet the current national shortfall of testing capacity for advanced microelectronics, including those used for commercial spaceflight, 5/6G wireless technology and autonomous vehicles, according to MSU.
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