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September 10, 2025
Semicon Taiwan – CNF-MIM Capacitors for Next-Gen AI and High-Performance Computing
Smoltek Semi is selected by ITRI, as one out of three collaboration partners, to be part of their exhibition stand at Semicon Taiwan 2025. We are grateful to be able to present our ultra-thin CNF-MIM capacitor technology for powering next generation advanced semiconductor chips.
IR Blog Posts
July 30, 2025
From Lab to Fab: Why ITRI Partnership is a game-changer for Smoltek
The recently signed technical service agreement between Smoltek Semi and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) of Taiwan changes how CNF-MIM capacitors will reach the market. This partnership delivers the validation and manufacturing capabilities needed to transform laboratory breakthroughs into commercial reality.
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June 27, 2025
Industrial Standard in Thermal and Voltage Stability in CNF-MIM Capacitor Technology
Smoltek Semi has cleared a significant milestone in the development of next-generation CNF-MIM capacitors. Samples from the latest prototype generation, fabricated with an advanced dielectric stack composed of zirconium oxide (ZrO₂) and aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃) have demonstrated exceptional stability under both temperature and voltage stress.
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June 18, 2025
Smoltek and ITRI Goes for Small Scale Production of CNF-MIM Capacitors
Smoltek Semi has initiated the signing of a technical service agreement with the Taiwanese Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) that enables low-volume production of Smoltek's propriety CNF-MIM capacitors.
News
June 11, 2025
Major technological milestone in CNF-MIM capacitor development
Smoltek Semi has successfully engineered an advanced dielectric stack that surpasses 1 microfarad per Square millimeter capacitance milestone.
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March 25, 2025
Smoltek nears pilot production of CNF-MIM capacitors
Smoltek Semi and the Taiwanese Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) have finalized the technical framework for the establishment of a pilot production line for Smoltek's CNF-MIM capacitors at ITRI.
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March 24, 2025
Smoltek and Taiwanese Skytech in demo planning
Qi Li and ChinJung Kuo of Smoltek Semi have met with Skytech management in Taiwan for planning of testing dummy runs for ALD deposition of Smoltek's CNF-MIM capacitors.
News
December 18, 2024
Smoltek’s zirconia based dielectric stack passes preliminary 1,000-hour reliability test
We are pleased to announce that the new zirconia based dielectric stack, previously reported to show 230% improvement in capacitance density, has now passed the 1,000-hour DC life test, a preliminary reliability test, carried out by capacitor manufacturer Yageo.
News
December 17, 2024
Smoltek and Taiwanese Skytech discuss future collaboration
Dr. Farzan Ghavanini, CTO of Smoltek has been on a week-long business trip to Taiwan to visit some of our collaboration partners for CNF-MIM capacitors, among those ALD-company Skytech.
News
December 16, 2024
Smoltek are in discussions about packaging requirements for CNF-MIM capacitors
Smoltek recently visited its Taiwanese partner in advanced microelectronic packaging to discuss the specific requirements for next generations of Smoltek's CNF-MIM (Carbon Nanofiber-Metal Insulator-Metal) capacitors.
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December 11, 2024
Smoltek is getting ready for pilot production of CNF-MIM capacitors
Smoltek Semi and Taiwanese Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) are discussing a collaboration to set up a pilot line for fabrication of CNF-MIM capacitors in Taiwan as part of getting ready for mass production.
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October 11, 2024
Smoltek accelerates the device prototyping process
Smoltek Semi has developed a new process, known as zapping, that reduces the number of steps required to manufacture test capacitors.