Connection One is a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center established by the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering. The Connection One Research Center is at the forefront of developing the next generation antennas, low-power computer chips, advanced transistor models and cutting-edge multiple-function circuitry to enhance technologies ranging from cellular to environmental and defense applications.

Connection One emphasizes on the following research areas:

• Sensors, actuators, micro fluidics, and associated microelectronics for biomedical and environmental applications
• MEMS sensors and actuators
• Digital, VLSI design
• Design for variability
• Design for harsh environments including temperature, radiation, and aging
• Analog, mixed-signal design for biomedical, telecommunication, defense, automotive and instrumentation applications
• Analog, RF and mixed-signal test development, design for testability, built-in self test space electronics