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Objectives

The aim of this work package is to conduct joint research towards establishing a cross-layer tool-flow methodology for the design of reliable integrated circuits. The proposed methodology will support the analysis of reliability effects in custom designs, and implementation of techniques to enhance reliability. This WP will be led by UTH whose team will have a major role in the proposed research tasks.

Specifically, the following are the main research objectives: (a) To investigate the combined impact of multiple transient and permanent faults on the reliability of digital designs, and establish novel models for accurately reproducing the combine fault effects; (b) To investigate the applicability of STA analysis methods and supervised AI algorithms for the analysis of fault generation and propagation in digital designs, and establish an engine for fast reliability analysis; (c) To investing various reliability optimization methods by combining static and dynamic fault tolerance methods, and define reliability assessment metrics; (d) To integrate the aforementioned fault models, analysis techniques and optimization methods into a unified cross-layer EDA design flow; (e) To validate the complete EDA tool-flow on a set of selected benchmark circuits. The objectives of WP1 target several levels of abstraction including the physical, electrical and logical abstraction levels. Moreover, different types of actions are forecast, which include the use of fault injections through simulation/emulation, and irradiation tests performed by actual, physical tests using particle accelerators and dose irradiation facilities.

The expected outcomes of the research are: (i) novel models for more accurate simulation are fault effects (SET, SEU, aging), including the combined impact of multiple effects, (ii) novel STA algorithm for simulations of transient and permanent faults, and (iii) a software tools which integrated fault models and simulation algorithms and allows fast simulation of faults effects in large-scale designs.

Tasks

• WP1.1: Definition of Tool Specifications and Test Designs [Leader: UOM, Participants: All]
• WP1.2: Characterization and Modeling of Fault Effects [Leader: CNRS, Participants: All]
• WP1.3: Analysis of Fault-Tolerance Techniques and Definition of Evaluation Metrics [Leader: CNRS, Participants: All]
• WP1.4: STA-based Fault Analysis [Leader: UTH, Participants: All]
• WP1.5: STA-based Optimization [Leader: UTH, Participants: All]
• WP1.6: Flow Integration and Validation [Leader: UTH, Participants: All]

Deliverables

• D1.1: Research Plan
• D1.2: 1st Report on Joint Research
• D1.3: 2nd Report on Joint Research
• D1.4: Software Tool for Reliability Analysis

Milestones

• MS5: Fault models for reliability analysis developed
• MS6: Software tool for reliability analysis developed

Objectives

The aim of this work-package is to enhance the scientific and innovation capacity of UTH in the design of reliable integrated circuits, by addressing all aspects from device technology to electronic circuits and large-scale systems. Such capacity will be acquired through a coherent and highly qualified scientific training program conducted in collaboration with partner institutions. The training framework consists of four related initiatives: (i) joint supervision of early-stage researchers, (ii) training through short-term staff exchanges, (ii) training through organization of summer/winter schools, (iii) training through joint experiments. In all training activities, special attention will be devoted to early-stage researchers. The results achieved will be used as a basis for publications and MSc/PhD theses. The work in this WP will be coordinated by CNRS.

Tasks

• WP2.1: Definition of Scientific Knowledge Transfer Plan [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UOM]
• WP2.2: Supervision of Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) [lead: UOM, participants: UTH, IHP, CNRS]
• WP2.3: Short-term Visits of UTH Staff to IHP/CNRS/UOM [lead: UOM, participants: UTH, IHP, CNRS]
• WP2.4: Short-term Visits of IHP/CNRS/UOM Staff to UTH [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UOM]
• WP2.5: Organization of Training Schools [lead: IHP, participants: UTH, CNRS, UOM]
• WP2.6: Training through joint experiments [lead: CNRS, participants: UTH, IHP, UOM]

Deliverables

• D2.1: Scientific Capacity Enhancement Plan
• D2.2: 1st Report on Scientific Training Activities
• D2.3: 2nd Report on Scientific Training Activities

Milestones

• MS3: First training school

Objectives

The aim is to improve the UTH’s expertise in various aspects of project management and admi-nistration. By transferring the experiences and best practices from advanced partners, the UTH staff will increase substantially its competitiveness in future research project calls. This WP will be led by IHP, which has extensive experience in managing European research projects and use of management and administration tools.

Tasks

• WP 3.1: Definition of Research Management and Administration Capacity Enhancement Plan [lead: IHP, participants: UTH, CNRS, UOM]
• WP3.2: Upgrade of UTH Research Management and Administration Unit [lead: IHP, participants: UTH, CNRS, UOM]
• WP3.3: Organization of Research Management and Administration Workshops [lead: IHP, participants: UTH, CNRS, UOM]
• WP3.4: Short-term On-site Training of Research Management and Administration Staff [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UOM]

Deliverables

• D3.1: Research Management and Administration Training Plan
• D3.2: 1st Research Management Handbook
• D3.3: 2nd Research Management Handbook

Milestones

• MS4: First research management workshop

Objectives

The aim is to enhance the scientific reputation of UTH and establish stronger bonds with the local, regional and international scientific community. This will be accomplished through the organization of workshops, special conference sessions and a symposium with participation of world-class invited speakers, project partners and the local and international scientific, legislative and industry/business community. This WP will be led by UOM.

Tasks

• 4.1: Definition of Networking Plan [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UUOM]
• 4.2: Organisation of Business Forums [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UUOM]
• 4.3: Webinars with related projects [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UUOM]
• 4.4: Organisation of Scientific Workshops [lead: CNRS, participants: UTH, IHP, UUOM]
• 4.5: Organisation of Final Symposium [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UUOM]
• 4.6: Organization of Special Conference Sessions [lead: CNRS, participants: UTH, CNRS, UUOM]
• 4.7: Visits to Reputable Research Centers and Labs [lead: CNRS, participants: UTH, CNRS, UUOM]

Deliverables

• D4.1: Networking plan
• D4.2: 1st Report on Networking Events
• D4.3: 2nd Report on Networking Events
• D4.4: Materials from Networking Events
• D4.5: 1st Report on Stakeholders Network
• D4.6: 2nd Report on Stakeholders Network

Milestones

• MS8: Last business forum

Objectives

This work package is aimed at establishing the conditions at UTH for sustainable research, innovation, and education in the field of reliable electronics, as well as for the long-term cooperation among the TWIN-RELECT beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders. Particular focus will be on establishing strong links with related stakeholders and their involvement in the project and post-project activities. This WP will be led by IHP.

Tasks

• WP 5.1: Establishment of Stakeholders Network [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UOM]
• WP 5.2: Definition of Scientific Collaboration Strategy [lead: IHP, participants: UTH, CNRS, UOM]
• WP 5.3: Definition of Education Upgrade Strategy [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UOM]
• WP 5.4: Setting up a Virtual Knowledge Platform [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UOM]
• WP 5.5: Definition of Commercialization Strategy [lead: UTH, participants: IHP, CNRS, UOM]
• WP 5.6: Joint Project Application(s) [lead: IHP, participants: UTH, CNRS, UOM]

Deliverables

• D5.1: 1st Scientific Collaboration Strategy
• D5.2: 2nd Scientific Collaboration Strategy
• D5.3: Education Upgrade Strategy
• D5.4: 1st Report on Virtual Knowledge Platform
• D5.5: 2nd Report on Virtual Knowledge Platform
• D5.6: Commercialisation Strategy

Milestones

• MS7: Joint project application

Objectives

This work package introduces a set of comprehensive dissemination, exploitation and communication measures. It should be noted that some activities from WP1 (organization of networking events, connection with the related projects) and WP2 (journal and conference publications) are also of great importance for project promotion and for dissemination of the project results. UTH will lead all tasks in this WP since the local support is essential for successful accomplishment of most of the proposed tasks. The advanced partners will be provide the necessary support to UTH through actively promoting the project worldwide.

Tasks

• WP 6.1: Definition of Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication Plan [lead: UTH, participants: all]
• WP 6.2: Establishment and maintenance of the project website [lead: UTH, participants: all] M
• WP 6.3: Development of promotional material [lead: UTH, participants: all]
• WP 6.4: Evaluation of exploitable results [lead: UTH, participants: all]
• WP 6.5: Journal and conference publications [lead: CNRS, participants: all]
• WP 6.6: Articles, interviews and posts in media [lead: UTH, participants: all]
• WP 6.7: Outreach events [lead: UTH, participants: all]

Deliverables

• D6.1: 1st Dissemination, Communication and Exploitation Plan
• D6.2: 2nd Dissemination, Communication and Exploitation Plan

Milestones

• MS2: Project website

Objectives

The objectives of this work package are: (i) to ensure smooth technical and scientific communication between partners and European Commission (EC), (ii) to ensure effective execution of all activities and timely delivery of results, (iii) to identify, monitor, and evaluate potential risks and propose mitigation measures; (iv) to address data management, gender equality and other relevant ethical issues. This WP will be led by UTH, with support of advanced partners.

Tasks

• WP7.1: Technical management [lead: UTH, participants: all]
• WP7.2: Administrative and financial management [lead: UTH, participants: all]
• WP7.3: Research data management [lead: UTH, participants: all]
• WP7.4: Gender equality management [lead: UTH, participants: all]
• WP7.5: Progress monitoring [lead: UTH, participants: all]

Deliverables

• D7.1: 1st Data Management Plan
• D7.2: 2nd Data Management Plan
• D7.3: Progress Report

Milestones

• MS1: Kick-off meeting