Our Impact
The semiconductor industry faces a climate challenge
Semiconductor demand is rising and so is the environmental footprint. At the current pace semiconductor manufacturing is projected to emit 3.5x more greenhouse gases than the amount allowed to keep global warming below 1.5°C - the global carbon budget set by climate targets.
Emissions Projected
Semiconductor Industry 2050
Semiconductor Industry 2050
From semiconductor fabrication in 2024
With projection to top 277 million Mt CO₂e by 2030
Share of a phone footprint
Most of a phone’s carbon footprint occurs during its fabrication, with about half of that coming from semiconductor manufacturing
Share of world emissions
Projected contribution from Integrated Circuit manufacturing if trends continue
We build next-gen testing tools based on quantum sensing that detect issues early, reduce waste, and improve yield
Designed for what’s next
Advanced packaging, SiC power chips, and 3D integration increase manufacturing complexity. Better testing during the production process boosts final yield and reduces CO₂ per shipped chip.
Every defective die consumes the same energy as a functional one. By detecting early-stage defects, tightening process control, and minimizing scrap and rework, semiconductor testing directly improves both yield and emissions. Yet as device architectures advance, traditional electrical and optical techniques struggle to probe deeply buried features and stacked interconnects.
QuantumDiamonds delivers next-generation semiconductor testing tools based on diamond quantum sensing, closing critical monitoring gaps in these new frontiers.
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