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