ITRS (the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors) is sponsored by the five leading chip manufacturing regions in the world: Europe, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and the United States. The sponsoring organizations are the European Semiconductor Industry Association (ESIA), the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA), the Korean Semiconductor Industry Association (KSIA), the Taiwan Semiconductor Industry Association (TSIA), and the United States Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

The objective of the ITRS is to ensure cost-effective advancements in the performance of the integrated circuit and the products that employ such devices, thereby continuing the health and success of this industry.

Through the cooperative efforts of the global chip manufacturers and equipment suppliers, research communities, and consortia, the Roadmap teams identify critical challenges, encourage innovative solutions, and welcome participation from the semiconductor community.

These teams are joining with other strategic roadmapping efforts [such as electronics and nanotechnologies] so the Roadmap effort comprehends the spectrum of needs for basic research capabilities and product potentials.

ITRS conferences are held each year for public review and comment, typically during the summer in the United States and winter in Asia. Occasionally we include a public conference during the spring in Europe. We partner with other organizations in webcasts and virtual conferences, expanding the ITRS presence online and creating other opportunities for participation.

As part of the growing community of scientists, technical experts, and industry researchers, you can shape the success of the industry. We hope to engage your help as we progress into the historical nanoelectronics age with promising new devices, processes, materials, factory sciences, and related technologies.
 
 
ITRS
http://www.itrs.net
mail: technology.roadmap@sematech.org