Year: 2024

In the News

CEO Matt Francis Serves on IEEE Board

In addition to his role at Ozark, CEO Matt Francis is also giving back by serving on the Board of Directors of IEEE, the largest technical professional organization in the world. As a 501c3 with over 460,000 members, IEEE is dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Matt serves as the 2024-2025 Director for IEEE Region 5, the US Southwest, where he has had the opportunity to promote educational, technical and policy initiatives and support the professional growth of technical professionals throughout the US and the world. We are excited to see the continued impact of his efforts and fellow volunteers in shaping the next generation of technical professionals and innovators. https://spectrum.ieee.org/ieee-bod-sept-2024

Inactive Position

Applications Engineer

Location: Fayetteville, AR Company: Ozark Integrated Circuits, Inc. Job Summary: The applications engineer at Ozark Integrated Circuits, Inc. is responsible for designing circuit schematics, completing hardware circuit layouts, and creating embedded software for extreme environment product efforts focused on the needs of commercial end users.  The applications engineer will play a key role in product development and the expansion of Ozark Integrated Circuits, Inc. single board computers into new technology areas and markets.  The applications engineer will assist in the assessment of new customer and product specifications, feasibility, and risk analysis, and discuss application needs with potential customers.  In addition to hardware and software design, testing, and maintenance, the applications engineer will also be heavily involved in new product development […]

Conferences, In the News

Ozark IC to attend Packaging Chips with CHIPS Summit

We are looking forward to contributing to the discussions at the IEEE-USA Packaging Chips with CHIPS Summit. It’s an exciting opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field and explore the latest advancements in packaging to support semiconductor manufacturing at both the technical and policy level and to collaborate on innovative solutions to continue to drive the industry forward. https://chips.ieeeusa.org/pcwc-2024/

In the News, Press Releases

Ozark IC chosen for DOE Phase 2 program for Geothermal Monitoring

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced selections totaling $142 million for 123 small business projects for research in multiple areas, including clean energy and decarbonization. We are thrilled to share that the Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) has selected Ozark Integrated Circuits, Inc. for a grant of $1.1 million to advance our work on high-temperature flow rate instruments for geothermal reservoir monitoring using the Ozark IC eXtreme Node® (or XNode®) single board computer, which can operate in the extreme conditions experienced in Energy exploration, Aerospace, Space Exploration, and Industrial Controls. This project tackles the challenges of increasing reliability and functionality of high temperature electronics, specifically in fracture zone management. A big step forward in geothermal technology! Read the full […]

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Ozark IC to present at ARPA-E

Ozark IC is gearing up to share his insights at the ARPA-E Workshop this October 1st in Alexandria, VA. This event will focus on exploring the potential of superhot geothermal power stations for electricity generation and other uses. Look for CEO @Matt Francis at the 4pm panel discussion on Wednesday. https://arpa-e.energy.gov/events/enabling-transformative-technoogies-for-superhot-geothermal-workshop

Conferences, In the News

Ozark IC at TETS 2024

Join us at TETS for an exciting Ozark IC showcase! Stop by our booth in the Exhibit Hall where we’ll be demonstrating our latest XNode innovations. And don’t miss Ozark IC Engineer Brandon Dyer, on Thursday, September 12 during the Electrical Machines – Motors/Generators workshop. He’ll be sharing insights from Ozark IC’s latest engine testing of 350°C XNodes® at his 9:10am session. Can’t wait to see you there! https://tets.us/

Conferences, In the News

Ozark IC at NAECON 2024

Ozark IC CEO, Dr. A. Matt Francis, will speak at the IEEE National Aerospace and Electronics Conference on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. In his 8am session titled “Extending the Limits: Computing and Advanced Electronics at High Temperature,” Dr. Francis will discuss the latest advancements in advanced packaging for silicon and silicon-carbide semiconductors, introducing new system tradeoffs within the temperature range of 200 to 800C. https://attend.ieee.org/naecon-2024/

Conferences, In the News

Look for us at IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium

Ozark IC will be at the IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium on Sunday, June 16. During the morning workshop, “Operating at the Extreme: RFIC Design Techniques for Operation Beyond the PDK Limits,” CEO Matt Francis will present a tutorial on the Design of Electronics at High Temperature, addressing the challenges and opportunities for design in emerging technologies in electronics operating about 150C. We hope to see you there. https://ims-ieee.org/technical-program/workshops?date=2024-06-16

In the News, Publications

Ozark IC Quick Turn Additive Prototyping Featured in Advancing Microelectronics Magazine

Developing a new sensor, component, or system is complicated. While modeling and simulation inform your design, there is no substitute for a prototype tested in the relevant environment. To get there, Ozark IC is lowering the barrier to your system feasibility questions in Extreme Environments using unique additive technology. Featured recently in Advancing Microelectronics, our quick turn (QT) systems can go from idea to test in as little as 24 hours – a true game changer for rugged electronics. Learn more in the Power and High Temp issue of Advancing Microelectronics magazine: https://imaps.org/page/Advancing-Microelectronics-Magazine

High-Temperature silicon carbide wafer with Ozark IC designed integrated circuits (Photo courtesy of General Electric Aerospace Research Center)
In the News, Press Releases

Ozark IC Team wins DARPA HOTS Award to Develop a High-Speed, High-Temperature Sensor System

A 6-member team, led by Ozark IC, has been selected for a DARPA HOTS award to develop an 800ºC electronic pressure sensing system that will raise the system performance by a factor of 1000 over existing solutions FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS April 2024 – A 6-member team led by Ozark Integrated Circuits Inc. (Ozark IC) in Fayetteville, AR, has been selected for a $10.9M, three-year DARPA HOTS award. The award will allow the team to develop a high-speed (1 MHz), high-temperature (up to 800ºC) electronic pressure sensing system – which represents orders of magnitude speed increase over the current state-of-the art. DARPA’s HOTS (High Operational Temperature Sensors) Program https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2023-05-12 is a premier program with its major aim to “develop microelectronic sensor technologies […]