Advanced
Technologies

Turn complex technology concepts into testable hardware

Explore technical feasibility and develop prototype hardware with NFR. We support projects involving challenging packaging, specialized interconnects, new sensing approaches, and high-performance analog and RF electronics.

From feasibility studies to prototype builds and characterization, our work helps teams evaluate an approach and develop a repeatable path for assembly.

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Areas of development

Our advanced technology work includes advanced chip packaging, multi-chip modules and system-in-package, chiplet integration, fine-feature substrates and interconnects, MEMS integration, novel sensors, unusual materials and fabrication processes, and high-frequency electronics.

The development approach is defined around the technology, its maturity, and the evidence needed to evaluate it.

Deliverables that support the next decision

  • Feasibility and design: Studies and simulations to evaluate a proposed approach.
  • Samples and prototypes: Test structures, material samples, die, packages, substrates, and working modules.
  • Characterization: Data to assess the behavior of the hardware against project requirements.
  • Repeatable builds: Assembly process development and pilot production within an agreed scope.
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Move your technology forward

NFR supports startups, manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and government research programs with hardware development and repeat builds for continued evaluation.Bring us your concept, integration challenge, or prototype goals. We’ll help determine what to design, build, and measure next.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Advanced Technologies

What advanced technology development services does NFR provide?

NFR supports technical feasibility studies, design and simulation, prototype hardware, characterization, and assembly process development. Projects may involve advanced packaging, specialized interconnects, novel sensors, MEMS integration, and high-performance analog and RF electronics. The scope depends on the technology and the evidence needed to evaluate it.

Can NFR help evaluate whether a technology concept is feasible?

Yes. NFR helps evaluate proposed approaches through feasibility studies, simulations, test structures, material samples, and measured characterization. The work is defined around the concept, its maturity, and the technical questions that need to be answered before further development.

Can NFR help with chiplet integration and multi-chip modules?

Yes. Chiplet integration, multi-chip modules, and system-in-package are among NFR's areas of development. NFR helps investigate how multiple devices can work together within the project's physical and electrical constraints, using design, test structures, prototypes, and characterization as appropriate.

What deliverables can an advanced technology project include?

Deliverables can include feasibility studies, simulations, test structures, material samples, die, packages, substrates, working modules, and characterization data. Projects may also include assembly process development and pilot production within an agreed scope. Deliverables are defined around the next technical decision your team needs to make.

How does NFR characterize prototype hardware?

NFR uses measured characterization to assess hardware behavior against project requirements. The evaluation approach is defined around the technology and the questions the project needs to answer. Results help teams assess the proposed approach and decide what to refine or develop next.

Can NFR support repeat builds and pilot production?

Yes. NFR supports repeat builds for continued evaluation and development, along with assembly process development and pilot production within an agreed scope. This work helps teams develop a repeatable assembly approach as the technology progresses.

Who does NFR work with on advanced technology projects?

NFR works with startups, established manufacturers, semiconductor companies, and government research programs. Support is tailored to the concept, integration challenge, or hardware development goals, from initial feasibility work through prototype evaluation and repeat builds.

Does NFR develop fine-feature substrates and interconnects?

Yes. NFR supports fine-feature substrates and specialized interconnect development for projects with demanding integration requirements. The work may include design, simulation, test structures, samples, and prototype builds to evaluate the proposed approach.