Harnessing the Intelligence Within

SMD IC DESIGN COMPETITION 2025 by Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD), is a 14 months competition tailored for universities across Sarawak. This event focuses on unraveling the intricacies of low power amplifier circuit design - a fundamental skill for aspiring chip designers.

Programme Goals

 

  • Educational Empowerment
    Provide participants with a deep understanding of circuit design and fabrication
  • Hands-On Experience
    Enable students to conceptualise, design, and prototype their own circuits under the guidance of industry experts
  • Talent Development
    Inspire and cultivate the next generation of semiconductor innovators in Sarawak
  • Industry Exposure
    Offer real-world insights and challenges from the semiconductor industry, fostering a bridge between theoretical knowledge and practical application

SMD IC Design Competition Bootcamp 2025 (19 - 23 May 2025)

We proudly launch the SMD IC Design Competition 2025, a 14-month challenge designed to equip university students across Sarawak with in-depth expertise in low power amplifier circuit design; a crucial skill for future innovators in microelectronics.

The competition begins with an immersive boot camp, where participants gain first-hand industry insights into IC design. Under the guidance of a seasoned professional with 25 years of experience, students from University of Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS), University of Technology Sarawak (UTS), Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak, and Curtin University Malaysia will receive hands-on mentorship, preparing them for real-world challenges in semiconductor engineering.

Stay connected for updates as these talented individuals engineer the future of microelectronics!

In The News

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Intensive bootcamp taps local talents in IC design
KUCHING: The Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor has just launched its flagship Inaugural SMD Integrated Circuits (IC) Design Competition 2025 at SMD Academy, Kota Samarahan recently.

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SMD launches contest to tap Sarawakian talent in IC design
KUCHING: Sarawak Microelectronics Design (SMD) Semiconductor has launched the Inaugural SMD IC Design Competition 2025 to nurture local talent in integrated circuit (IC) design and position Sarawak as an emerging player in the global semiconductor industry.

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This programme is proudly sponsored by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak, supporting the advancement of innovation and skill development in IC design.

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