IMEC is a global research center focused on nanoelectronics, photonic systems, and sustainable energy technologies. As a leader in semiconductor R&D, IMEC is driving advancements in AI, 5G, and advanced materials. With collaborations with industry leaders and academic institutions, IMEC is pushing the boundaries of electronics research, supporting the development of next-generation technologies. From quantum computing to photonic integrated circuits, IMEC’s innovations are shaping the future of electronics, communications, and sustainability, positioning the organization as a key player in the global technological ecosystem.
Imec has developed a GaN MOSHEMT on silicon that achieves both record efficiency and output power for an enhancement-mode (E-mode) device operating at low supply voltage. In parallel, imec also demonstrated a record-low contact resistance of 0.024Ω· mm which is essential to further boost output power in future designs. The results mark a crucial step toward integrating GaN technology into ...
Imec built a 7bit 150Gsample/s digital to analogue converter using 5nm finfet CMOS. Revealed at the Symposium on VLSI Technology and Circuits in Kyoto, it achieves data rates of up to 300 Gbit/s using PAM-4 modulation, said the Belgian research institute, which is aiming it at data centres. “PAM-4 has emerged as the preferred modulation scheme in data centres, enabling ...
The Photonics Research Group and IDlab, two imec research groups at Ghent University, and imec, have demo-ed a fully-integrated single-chip microwave photonics system, combining optical and microwave signal processing on a single chip. The chip integrates high-speed modulators, optical filters, photodetectors, as well as transfer-printed lasers, making it a compact, self-contained and programmable solution for high-frequency signal processing. This can ...
Imec has fabbed Ruthenium (Ru) lines at 16nm pitch with average resistance as low as 656Ω/µm. The 16nm pitch metal lines were fabricated using a semi-damascene integration flow optimized for cost-effective manufacturability, making it an attractive approach for fabricating the first local interconnect metal layer of the A7 and beyond technology nodes. Ruthenium (Ru) semi-damascene has been originally proposed by ...
Imec and MIT are joining up to research nanoelectronics-based solutions for minimally and non-invasive diagnostic devices for personalised medicine. The work will be conducted within a number of groups at MIT including the Research Lab of Electronics (RLE), Microsystems Technology Laboratories (MTL) and the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES). Healthcare remains one of the most significant global socio-economic ...
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Luc Van den hove (pictured), CEO of Imec, is expected to propose reconfigurable AI chips tomorrow in his address to Imec’s annual ITF event. Chips take too long to make to keep up with fast-moving algorithm development is Van den hove’s central thesis. “There is a huge inherent risk of stranded assets because by the time the AI hardware is ...
Imec, has developed an ingestible sensor 2.1cm in length and 0.75cm in diameter to measure redox balance, pH, and temperature along the entire gastrointestinal tract. Monitoring gut health is challenging due to the complexity and inaccessibility of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Traditional methods, such as endoscopy and colonoscopy, cannot provide a comprehensive view of the entire GI tract and are ...
Imec and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have introduced a novel method for activating neural tissue using intermittent interferential current stimulation (i²CS). The method offers more precise and energy-efficient control over neural activation, reducing side effects and enhancing stimulation efficacy. This unlocks novel therapy possibilities for chronic diseases, such as vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of depression and ...
Imec and TNO have launched the Holst Centre Photonics Lab forphotonics research and development in the Netherlands. By advancing photonics research and fostering collaboration between industry and academia, the lab aims to bridge the gap between innovation and industrialization for applications in sectors such as automotive, healthcare, and data communications. The new lab is located at High Tech Campus Eindhoven ...
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