Recent #Fraunhofer IAF news in the semiconductor industry

3 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IAF showcases a compact diamond-based quantum magnetometer with high sensitivity and robustness at World of Quantum 2025;

➁ The sensor enables precise measurements for applications in biomedicine, navigation, and geology, including GNSS-free positioning and underground resource detection;

➂ Future goals include further miniaturization, sub-picotesla sensitivity, and scaling diamond wafers to 4 inches for industrial production.

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3 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IAF has deployed Quantum Brilliance’s QB-QDK2.0 quantum accelerator, the first in Europe based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, enabling hybrid quantum-classical computing without cryogenics;

➁ The compact system integrates quantum processors with classical co-processors (NVIDIA GPUs/CPUs) in a server rack, supporting real-world quantum applications like machine learning;

➂ Quantum Brilliance’s diamond-based technology offers long coherence times and environmental stability, positioning it as a key platform for industrial quantum advancements at room temperature.

Fraunhofer IAFQuantum Computing
3 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IAF developed a semi-automated manufacturing method for MOEMS-EC-QCLs, reducing production costs and enabling scalable multi-core systems for high-speed spectral measurements;

➁ The technology's broad spectral tunability (4–11 µm) and high brilliance support real-time spectroscopy in industries like semiconductor metrology, pharmaceuticals, and security;

➂ A demonstration multi-core system will be showcased at Laser World of Photonics 2025, highlighting advancements from the BMFTR-funded AIRLAMet project.

Fraunhofer IAFHPCsemiconductor
3 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IAF developed a semi-automated process for manufacturing MOEMS-EC-QCL modules, reducing costs and accelerating production through collaboration with Fraunhofer IPMS;

➁ The technology enables rapid, broad spectral tuning (4-11 µm) for real-time spectroscopy in pharmaceuticals, security, and semiconductor industries;

➂ A multi-core system with four QCL modules will be showcased at Laser World of Photonics 2025, supported by the BMFTR-funded AIRLAMet project for inline semiconductor metrology.

Fraunhofer IAFHPCsemiconductor
4 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IAF developed a monolithic bidirectional 1200 V GaN switch with integrated free-wheeling diodes using GaN-on-insulator technology, enhancing efficiency in EV chargers and renewable energy systems;

➁ The institute also demonstrated a single-gate GaN HEMT as a bidirectional switch for low-voltage 3-level converters, simplifying control in multi-level topologies;

➂ These innovations, along with advancements in GaN power electronics across 48 V to 1200 V classes, will be showcased at PCIM Europe 2025, highlighting Europe's progress in energy transition technologies.

Fraunhofer IAFGaNpower electronics
7 months ago

➀ Fraunhofer IAF has developed a virtual application lab for quantum sensing to promote the use of quantum sensors in industry.

➁ This platform offers comprehensive information about quantum magnetometers, applications, and measurement scenarios, allowing users to interactively perform example measurements.

➂ The virtual lab also provides access to expert knowledge and professional contacts for exchange and consultation, enhancing the transfer of research results into industrial innovations.

Fraunhofer IAFQuantum Sensorsindustryresearch
9 months ago
➀ The Fraunhofer IAF is enhancing its technology capabilities in III-V compound semiconductors for the APECS pilot line, contributing to the EU Chips Act.➁ The project is receiving €4.35 million from Baden-Württemberg's Ministry of Economic Affairs.➂ APECS aims to expand European R&D infrastructure and enhance semiconductor competitiveness.
ChipletFraunhofer IAFHeterogeneous IntegrationResearch and Developmentsemiconductor
10 months ago
➀ The SPINNING project has made significant strides in developing diamond spin-photon quantum computers with lower cooling requirements and longer operating times.➁ The project demonstrates entanglement of qubit registers over long distances with high fidelity.➂ Advantages over superconducting Josephson junction quantum computers include lower error rates and longer coherence times.
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