Research Description
Thesis submitted to the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the for a degree in BSc. Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
Authors
Adams Abdul-Manan Zakari, Kuwornu-Adjaottor Jethro Otu, Acheampong Emmanuel B.
Date Added to the Noyam Research Archive
Thursday, 15th October 2020
Production of Integrated Circuit is key for the socio-economic development of any country. The Integrated Circuit, better known as the semiconductor chip, has unleashed change comparable to the Industrial Revolution by making the computer revolution and the digital age possible. The focus of this project is on the study of the challenges and opportunities of producing chips in Ghana. The study made used of a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods and interviews in collecting data. The study reveals that, inefficient utilization of human resources, insufficient research and development (R&D) initiatives, marketing challenges, inadequate science and technology policies, and financial constraints are collectively hindering the production of chips in Ghana. Furthermore, the study reveals that most students know about Integrated Circuits but have little or no knowledge about the processes involved in producing chips. The study reveals the amount of funding needed to establish a design and fabrication hub in Ghana. Also, the study highlights on some opportunities of setting up a design and fabrication hub in Ghana which is key in building capacity towards Ghana’s economic development.
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Copyright © 2020 Adams Abdul-Manan Zakari, Kuwornu-Adjaottor Jethro Otu, Acheampong Emmanuel B.
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