High Performance Center »Functional Integration in Micro- and Nanoelectronics«

Saxony is the most important center for research, development, and production in micro- and nanoelectronics at both the national and European levels.
Universities and non-university research institutions work together with renowned industrial partners, as well as innovative SMEs and startups, to develop the microelectronic innovations of tomorrow.

The High Performance Center "Functional Integration for Micro-/Nanoelectronics" represents the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s contribution to this ecosystem, serving as a bridge between basic research and industrial development. Its main task is the joint pursuit of current research topics along a shared strategy, followed by the transfer of results to industry. The network of Fraunhofer institutes and universities covers the entire value chain:

  • System design
  • Components and manufacturing processes
  • System integration
  • Reliability assessment

Our Current Research Areas

 

Materials & Processes for 300 mm Wafers

  • Test Wafers for Process Development in a Professional Cleanroom Environment
  • FEoL and BEoL Technologies & Analytics from a Single Source
 

Thin, Heterogeneous Sensor Systems

  • Ultra-Low Profile (<500 μm) with Modular Architecture
  • Development of Wafer-Level Packages
 

Micromechanical Ultrasound Transducers

  • For distance measurement, flow measurement, imaging, and more
  • Available as an evaluation kit for your application
 

Structure-Integrated Sensors

  • Wireless Communication & Power Supply (e.g., Sensor Ring)
  • Flexible Form Factor

Our Services

Customized R&D

We offer customized research and development along the entire value chain of classical semiconductor development — from circuit design to integration into smart devices, including manufacturing and testing.

Expert Dialogue

We invite interested parties to engage with our experts and benefit from their wealth of experience and the latest developments. This takes place through industry workshops on various topics as well as in working groups within the Silicon Saxony network.

Consulting for Industry, Policy, and Society

Fraunhofer institutes act as expert R&D partners, connecting research and industry. Through dialogue, we help shape optimal framework conditions and strengthen the future of the microelectronics sector.

Get in touch with us:

 

Contact

Dr. Christian Körner

Head of the Office

Fraunhofer IPMS, Maria-Reiche-Str. 2, 01109 Dresden, Germany
Phone: +49 351 8823-1515