Microelectronics
Scotland is proud to house a well-established base of microelectronics companies, including the biggest names in the global industry, as well as some Scottish start ups. Major microelectronics employers in Scotland include:
Providing jobs for skilled people of all nationalities, these companies are amongst those at the forefront of Scotland's electronic technologies industry.
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Scotland's strengths in the microelectronics industry
Scotland's strengths in the microelectronics industry include:
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System level integration
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MEMS and sensors
- III-V semiconductors
- Analogue and mixed signals design
Working in microelectronics in Scotland
Microelectronics opportunities are available within a broad range of companies utilising state-of-the-art design capabilities, Scotland has achieved a name for itself as a designer, manufacturer and supplier of microelectronics.
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Education and research in microelectronics
With the highest concentration of universities in Europe, it's no surprise that Scotland enjoys a reputation for excellence in innovation and the commercialisation of research. Many of Scotland's top universities are involved in microelectronics, including:
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University of Edinburgh, School of Engineering & Electronics
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University of Edinburgh, Institute for Integrated Micro and Nano Systems
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University of Strathclyde, Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
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University of Glasgow, Department of Electronics & Electrical Engineering
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