NSTIC (GaN) hosted Mr Tadashi Ito, President and Chief Executive Officer of NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (NTT-AT), and his team for a visit to Singapore’s first national facility dedicated to Gallium Nitride research and development. The delegation toured NSTIC (GaN)’s research infrastructure and discussed the ongoing advancements in GaN technology, its applications, and its relevance to the broader semiconductor industry.

Overview of the Visit

The NTT-AT delegation was received by NSTIC (GaN)’s management and technical teams. The visit included a guided tour of the centre’s cleanroom and laboratories, where the guests were introduced to the facility’s capabilities in GaN device fabrication, characterisation, and reliability testing.

Discussions during the visit centred on technological developments in Gallium Nitride and the importance of research translation in supporting high-frequency and high-efficiency semiconductor systems. The exchange also provided an opportunity to share perspectives on Singapore’s growing role in the global semiconductor landscape.

About NTT Advanced Technology Corporation

NTT Advanced Technology Corporation (NTT-AT) is a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT Group). The organisation applies advanced technologies across telecommunications, materials science, and system integration.

NTT-AT contributes to the application of research outcomes in practical contexts. Its work spans areas such as optical communications, device engineering, and materials innovation. The visit to NSTIC (GaN) provided an opportunity for the team to gain insight into Singapore’s semiconductor research environment and its work on wide bandgap materials such as Gallium Nitride.

Advancing GaN Research and Translation

Gallium Nitride (GaN) is recognised for its efficiency, thermal performance, and reliability in high-frequency and high-power systems. These qualities make it a key material in next-generation electronics used in communications, power conversion, and industrial technologies.

NSTIC (GaN) functions as a national platform for GaN research and translation. Its facilities support fabrication, characterisation, and reliability testing for both research and industry use. Through these activities, the centre contributes to Singapore’s efforts to strengthen its semiconductor capabilities and foster innovation in advanced materials.

Singapore’s Semiconductor Research Landscape

NSTIC (GaN) is part of Singapore’s broader ecosystem supporting semiconductor and advanced materials development. Engagements such as this reflect the ongoing exchange between research institutions and technology companies that collectively shape the field.

These interactions help to build mutual understanding of research progress, application challenges, and potential opportunities within the semiconductor value chain. They also highlight Singapore’s continuing focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing in science and engineering.

Final Thoughts

NSTIC (GaN) acknowledges the visit by Mr Tadashi Ito and the NTT-AT delegation and appreciates the discussions held during the session. The engagement provided an opportunity to exchange views on Gallium Nitride development, semiconductor research, and the importance of translational R&D within Singapore’s innovation ecosystem.