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CVD Equipment Corporation has announced that it received an order from Stony Brook University for two PVT150 Physical Vapor Transport (PVT) systems to support the university’s newly established semiconductor research facility, the onsemi Silicon Carbide Crystal Growth Center.
The research center will enable faculty, scientists, and students to advance studies in silicon carbide (SiC) crystal growth and other wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductor materials. These technologies are key to improving energy efficiency in power electronics and will help train the next generation of professionals in this growing sector.
Manny Lakios, President and CEO of CVD Equipment Corporation, said the company is proud to support the initiative. “We are very pleased to provide Stony Brook University with advanced process equipment that will drive progress in semiconductor materials critical to AI and electrification,” he stated.
Initially, the two PVT systems will be installed at CVD’s headquarters in Central Islip, New York, for six months to assist with the center’s startup phase while the Stony Brook campus facility is completed. During this time, university students will gain hands-on experience operating the PVT systems and growing silicon carbide boules, contributing to the center’s research goals and preparing for careers in high-demand semiconductor fields.
CVD Equipment Corporation is also advancing its 200 mm silicon carbide crystal growth process using its PVT200 systems to meet the increasing demand for high-power electronics. The company’s PVT reactor design and control system enable precise temperature and process management, ensuring consistency across runs and systems. In addition to SiC, CVD’s PVT platform is being evaluated for use with other wide bandgap materials such as aluminum nitride (AlN), supporting the development of next-generation high-performance semiconductor materials.
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onsemi announced plans to invest $8 million dollars with Stony Brook University to establish a wide band gap research center that will advance innovation in power semiconductors and foster the next generation of skilled professionals in this field. The investment is part of a broader $20 million strategic collaboration with Stony Brook University and Empire State Development aimed at positioning New York as a national hub for power semiconductor innovation.
The center aims to advance foundational research in silicon carbide and other wide band gap materials and device-enabling technologies—capabilities critical to improving energy efficiency in AI and electrification. Expected to be fully operational in early 2027, the facility will feature specialized laboratories and advanced instrumentation for materials development, device integration, and performance characterization.
“Advanced power semiconductors are at the core of enabling the widespread adoption of AI and electrification. This new center will play a key role in accelerating innovation in one of the most critical fields for these global megatrends,” said Dinesh Ramanathan, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, onsemi. “Aligned with Governor Hochul’s vision, and in strong partnership with Stony Brook and Empire State Development, we are building a pipeline of skilled talent who will drive the next wave of breakthroughs in power semiconductors and pave the way for our sustainable future.”
“The state-of-the-art research facility at Stony Brook University will be another step in our mission to reshore the chip industry, strengthen our national security, and cement New York’s status as the chips capital of the United States,” said New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. “By investing in cutting-edge technology and world-class talent, we’re building a stronger, more resilient future for Long Island, and New York.”
As part of the collaboration, Stony Brook University is developing a curriculum for an undergraduate minor and a graduate master’s degree and certificate in silicon carbide and wide bandgap semiconductors.
“This public-private partnership between onsemi, Stony Brook and Empire State Development has tremendous implications for economic development and national security,” said incoming Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith. “As a technology entrepreneur and the founder of a fabless semiconductor startup, I am thrilled that Stony Brook is a key academic partner with onsemi, an industry leader in power semiconductors. This partnership places Stony Brook and New York State at the forefront of advancing power semiconductor technology while providing students hands-on research and practical opportunities as they prepare for leadership roles in high-skill, high-demand technology fields.”
Empire State Development is supporting the effort as part of New York’s broader strategy to revitalize domestic semiconductor capabilities and workforce development.
The new center will be led by Stony Brook professor Michael Dudley, a leading researcher in SiC growth and a member of the university’s Department of Materials Science & Chemical Engineering, in partnership with fellow professors Balaji Raghothamachar and Dilip Gersappe.
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