The 14th Five Year Plan of the National Natural Science Foundation of China has been announced, and multiple sub fields of integrated circuits have been designated as key areas

Recently, the "14th Five Year Plan" of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (hereinafter referred to as the "Plan") officially released the full text of the plan, consisting of 21 chapters, clarifying the overall thinking, development goals, key tasks, and priority development areas of the National Natural Science Foundation of China during the "14th Five Year Plan" period.

Among them, the twelfth chapter announced 115 priority development fields, including quantum materials and devices, Quantum information and quantum precision measurement, information functional materials for 5G/6G communication, theoretical basis of material multi-function integration and device design, optoelectronic devices and integration technology, wide band gap semiconductors, electronic devices, key technologies of RF circuits, multi-functional and high-performance integrated circuits, etc.

Quantum Materials and Devices

Focusing on the fundamental major scientific frontier issues in the preparation of quantum materials, physical property research and device physics, we will focus on the research of Strongly correlated material systems such as High-temperature superconductivity, non trivial new topological materials, new magnetic, multi iron, optoelectronic and thermoelectric materials, two-dimensional materials and their heterostructures, composite material systems, nano systems and soft condensed matter systems, and further study the physics and technology of new quantum devices, and develop Many-body theory and calculation methods, Provide theoretical and fundamental support for the preparation of new quantum materials and the development of new quantum devices.

Quantum information and quantum precision measurement

Focusing on important fields such as quantum computing, quantum communication, quantum sensing, and quantum precision measurement, the research focuses on quantum computing, quantum simulation and quantum algorithms, practical technology and scientific basis of quantum communication, quantum storage and quantum relay, quantum navigation, quantum perception, and high-sensitivity detection, new principles and methods of high-precision optical clocks, time-frequency transmission, spatial time-domain precision spectroscopy, and Quantum state dynamics measurement technology, Provide talent reserves and technological support for the field of quantum technology.

Information functional materials for 5G/6G communication

Focusing on the significant demand for key high-performance materials for 5G/6G communication, we prioritize the development of new generation high-performance communication materials such as low loss electromagnetic dielectric ceramics, precision piezoelectric, dielectric, multiferrous, semiconductors, etc., with a focus on researching new principles of integrated design of materials and devices, new preparation processes, new methods of device integration and evaluation, and exploring new concepts of new communication devices, such as superconductivity, topology, and emergence, Provide theoretical and technical support for the development of new generation communication devices.

Optoelectronic Devices and Integrated Technologies

Focusing on the new problems and challenges faced by high-speed, low-power, integrated, and intelligent optoelectronic devices, research is conducted on microwave photonic devices and integration, infrared and terahertz optoelectronic devices, intelligent optical computing and storage devices, quantum devices and chips, heterogeneous optoelectronic integration technology, and on chip multi-dimensional optoelectronic information regulation technology to provide effective support for meeting the development needs of the next generation of information technology.

Wide bandgap semiconductor

Focusing on the challenges of large mismatch epitaxy, doping, and heterojunction integration in wide bandgap semiconductors, research is conducted on large-sized single crystal substrates and epitaxial growth, heterostructure construction, integration, and physical property control, silicon based heterojunction integration technologies, high-performance device preparation processes, models, and reliability evaluation methods, etc., to promote the development of core equipment and support the development and application of wide bandgap semiconductor devices and systems.

Key Technologies of Electronic Devices and RF Circuits

Focusing on the new issues brought about by the expansion of electronic information systems into space, space, and sea applications, researching high-performance integrated electronic devices, sensitive devices, and microwave photonic devices and system principles under extreme and complex application conditions, developing new materials, architectures, and mechanisms of circuits, RF modules, and antenna technologies, exploring efficient electromagnetic computing, intelligent control methods for electromagnetic waves, and leapfrog development of electronic information systems, Serve the development strategy of the national electronic information industry.

Multifunctional and efficient integrated circuits

Focusing on the performance bottlenecks and complexity of functional integration faced by integrated circuits, we will research new logic, storage, and sensor devices, new computing paradigms, new materials and cross dimensional integration technologies, as well as new tools such as system circuit process collaborative design, agile design, and intelligent design. We will develop high-end chips, functional integration chips, and core equipment technologies to support future information system development.