Located in Linthicum, MD, Advanced Technology Lab brings over 50 years of experience in foundry services, split evenly between research and development to meet diverse customer needs.
Microelectronics
Powering American defense with smaller, smarter technology.
Pioneering Microelectronics for Advanced Technology
Microelectronics, smaller than a grain of sand— are high-tech, components that make up the backbone of the technology in our everyday lives. These microchips and semiconductors are powering modern society—from smartphones to space missions to Golden Dome for America.
For over 70 years, Northrop Grumman’s Microelectronics Center has led the way in this rapidly advancing field. Our two U.S.-based, government-trusted manufacturing facilities and state-of-the-art packaging location set industry standards, delivering millions of defense and commercial microelectronics annually.
Our dual-use design and manufacturing approach enhances every stage of development, production, testing and integration, ensuring accelerated processes that lead to reliable products. With innovative design and precise fabrication, our mission-tailored solutions deliver exceptional performance to meet the most demanding challenges.
Microchips for Any Mission
Design
Designing some of the highest performance microchips in the world--from NG Fabs to domestic commercial Fabs.
Fabricate
Investing in infrastructure and production facilities on U.S. soil to deliver customizable, end-to-end microelectronics solutions.
Assemble / Package
Utilizing assembly techniques or advanced packaging, we ensure each component is meticulously placed and secured.
American-Made Microelectronics
Discover key locations across the United States that are integral to Northrop Grumman's storied history and lasting impact in microelectronics. This interactive map showcases our commitment to innovation and excellence nationwide.
Trusted by the U.S. government, with multiple secure facilities on U.S. soil.
Built with Precision. Inspired by Innovation.
Northrop Grumman’s government-Trusted American foundries and advanced packaging facilities offer limitless possibilities. Our team of world-class chemists, physicists, and engineering experts are pioneering revolutionary technologies right here in the USA.
Mighty Microelectronics Team
With over 80 U.S. patents and 49 innovation awards, our strength lies in our people, not just our tools. Our purpose-driven culture empowers employees to create groundbreaking solutions, drive continuous improvement and embrace a digital-first approach.
Mighty in the Microscopic
Mastering High-Performance Crystal Growth
We specialize in molecular beam epitaxy, an advanced method to grow extremely pure and precisely controlled semiconductor crystals, essential for high-frequency electronic applications.
Unleashing Superconducting Superpowers
Our superconducting digital logic family allows our solutions extremely low operating temperatures for high-speed and energy-efficient computation. Using streamlined, precise fabrication processes ensures top-notch quality and rapid production, for high-performance defense microelectronics.
Revolutionizing Radio Frequency with SLCFET
Our Super-Lattice Castellated Field Effect Transistor (SLCFET), invented at our Advanced Technology Lab, is a world-record, groundbreaking radio frequency (RF) switch. The change in traditional model led to a 3D layered structure which can handle a wider range of frequencies with minimal power loss, addressing a 30-year gap in RF switch advancement.
Highlights and Insights
Small Components, Big Impact
At the microelectronics foundry, engineers hover over wafers that enable a range of missions, from advanced satellite communications to complex astrophysics systems.
From Mops to Micro
“This is where I want to be,” Paul says as he joins his engineering colleagues, down the hall from the janitor’s closet which once held the keys to his success.
Leading U.S. Innovation with Powerful Microchips
Reviving U.S. leadership in cutting-edge technologies begins with the smallest element: the microchip.
Paving the Way in Stacking and Packaging
Northrop Grumman, led by the Texas Institute for Electronics is strengthening U.S. semiconductor manufacturing using unique packaging and stacking techniques for microchips.
Quick Chip
1,000 times faster than the chips in your cell phone, microscopic in size and enabling high speed secure communications for DoD missions.
Contact the Microelectronics Team
Have questions about how Northrop Grumman’s Microelectronics Centers can solve your toughest problems? We are here to answer them.
Telephone: 310-814-5000