Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics in cooperation with the Leibniz institutes IHP and FBH

Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics in cooperation with the Leibniz institutes IHP and FBH

Welcome to the One Stop Shop for Micro- and Nanoelectronics

The Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) is the largest cross-site R&D association in Europe

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Join us on an exciting journey through the world of microelectronics: FMD makes R&D a digital experience.

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Benefit from the largest cross-site R&D Cooperation for Micro- and Nanoelectronics in Europe

Our Range of Technologies

The FMD permanently develops its technological portfolio and converts it into innovations. Scientific excellency is what we stand for.

 

© Fraunhofer EMFT / Bernd Müller

Sensor Systems

Sensor design, fabrication, integration, characterization, and testing within systems.

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Extended CMOS

Design, fabrication and system integration of CMOS circuits.

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Microwave & Terahertz

Cutting-edge devices and circuits for frequencies up to and including the THz range.

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Power Electronics

Design and fabrication of power electronic devices, including integration in modules and systems.

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MEMS Actuators

Design and fabrication, as well as characterization, testing and system integration of MEMS actuators.

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Optoelectronic Systems

Fully integrated optoelectronic systems for image acquisition and processing, and communication up to Tbit/s speed.

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Multi Project Technologies (MPTs)

The FMD member institutes are offering a variety of MPT-services, either through external service providers or on their own. Learn more about the possibilities MPTs are offering you. 

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Do you have a technological request?

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Our Range of Applications

Discover our application examples in the following areas:

Transport and Smart Mobility
Energy
Digital Industry
Digital Life
Health and Wellbeing
Civil Security & Occupational Safety

Additional Services

 

By establishing the Microelectronics Academy, the FMD is laying the foundation for modern training programs in the field of micro and nanoelectronics aimed at counteracting the shortage of skilled workers in Germany.

 

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In order to bundle and expand the existing microelectronic research and development in Germany regarding quantum and neuromorphic computing, the Germany-wide cooperation " FMD-QNC" started on December 1, 2022.

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Competence Center Green ICT @ FMD

Within this competence center are offered comprehensive cross-technological ICT solutions up to a high level of technical readiness to partners in industry and research. 

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Group Project T-KOS

In the T-KOS project, terahertz technology is now to be synergetically developed for industry in the fields of communication and sensor technology for the first time. 

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Spaces for Start-ups & Researchers

The Spaces offer start-ups, SMEs & researchers direct access to Europe's largest machine park in the field of nano- and microelectronics.

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Cleanroom Facilities

Take a look at our German-wide cleanroom infrastructure.

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From the FMD

Infrastructure

Cleanroom Facilities

Discover our Germany-wide cleanroom facilites and technological highlights.

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Application Example

LiDAR

The Research Fab Microelectronics Germany supports the (further) development of your LiDAR+ system!

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Change in leadership FMD

Dr. Stephan Guttowski assumes leadership of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) starting 1 January 2021.

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Press releases and news from the FMD

In the press area of the FMD "Media Center" you will find current news from the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany.

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For the modernization and extension of their equipment, the founding participants – eleven institutes of the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics as well as the Leibniz institutes FBH and IHP – received around 350 million euros from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research.