mikroelektronikas

MikroElektronikas is the Latvian term for microelectronics, the field of electronics that deals with the design, fabrication, and application of very small electronic devices and circuits. It covers the development of semiconductor components, sensors, and integrated circuits, as well as the software tools used to create, simulate, test, and manufacture them. The term is used in education, industry, and media to discuss this global technology sector.

Key technologies within MikroElektronikas include semiconductor device physics, integrated circuit design, lithography, deposition, etching, and packaging. Fabrication typically relies on complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) processes, while advances in microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), photonics, and 3D integration expand the range of possible devices. Electronic design automation (EDA) tools support schematic capture, simulation, layout, and verification, enabling engineers to translate ideas into manufacturable products.

Applications of mikroelektronika span a wide range of industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, computing, automotive systems, industrial automation, medical devices, and defense. Ongoing innovations in materials, device architectures, and system integration drive improvements in performance, power efficiency, and functionality. The field is characterized by rapid progress, global supply chains, and close links between research and manufacturing.

Education and research play a central role in MikroElektronikas, with universities, technical institutes, and research centers offering programs and conducting inquiry into device physics, process engineering, and system design. International collaboration, standards development, and industrial partnerships help advance the field and support the ecosystem of products that rely on microelectronics.