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𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?🔌 "This technology opens up a wide range of possible applications, from manufacturing in the areas of toolmaking and mechanical engineering to the automotive industry and beyond in the energy, aerospace and aeronautics sectors." - Samuel Fink, Group Leader Thin Film Processes at Fraunhofer ILT In order to advance the miniaturization of electronics, precise laser tools perform a variety of important tasks in the development of most modern devices. 𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 🚅 Additively manufactured sensors: manufactured components with printed sensors on different surfaces in a single step for the automotive, consumer electronics and toolmaking application areas 📦 Laser-based packaging: innovative approach to integrate microelectronic components solidly into housings ⚡ Semiconductor technology: versatile applications for structuring and processing of semiconductor components and the ablation and deposition of thin film layers Learn more about innovative approaches in microelectronics 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQU-DREt   Samuel Fink | Dr. Christian Vedder #microelectronics #electronics #ai #lasertechnology #laser #photonics #laser #research #science #photonicsinaachen #fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #WeKnowHow

Ever wonder how a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) can pack so much power into such a tiny chip? 😦 Let’s explore the magic of miniaturization! 👇 PICs are marvels of modern engineering, integrating a multitude of optical components—such as lasers, modulators, detectors, and waveguides—onto a single microchip. This compactness is achieved through several key innovations: ● 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: PICs utilize materials like silicon photonics and indium phosphide, which allow for efficient integration and high performance at the nanoscale level. Also, emerging materials like Thin-film Lithium Niobate, Polymers Graphene or BTO which can be hybrid integrated with silicon photonics. ● 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀: Leveraging techniques from semiconductor manufacturing, PICs are produced using precise lithography and etching processes (CMOS-compatible), enabling the creation of intricate optical circuits on a chip just a few millimeters wide. ● 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: By combining various optical functions onto a single chip, PICs can eliminate the need for bulky discrete components, significantly reducing size without sacrificing functionality. ● 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀: These are the backbone of PICs, guiding light precisely within the chip. Their small size and efficient design enable tight integration and high-density layouts. But why does size matter? 🤔 ● 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: PICs save space in data centers, telecommunications equipment, and other applications like LiDAR in the automotive industry where size constraints are critical. ● 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Integration of optical components optimizes the power efficiency on the chip rather than having discrete components, which contribute to overcoming the social challenge like the massive power-consuming Hyper-scale data centers. ● 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Compact designs can lower production and operational costs, making cutting-edge technology more accessible. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with PICs, their impact on industries ranging from telecommunications to healthcare is bound to grow. 🚀   Are you interested in Photonic Integrated Circuits and want to learn more? 👉 Reach us out to explore how PICs can benefit your projects or business! https://lnkd.in/dh-kCsa  #PIC #VLCPhotonics

🚀 Exciting Breakthrough in Semiconductor Technology! 🚀 Researchers in Korea have developed a sub-1nm transistor using 1D metallic materials grown on silicon, potentially revolutionizing semiconductor technology. This novel approach could pave the way for ultra-miniaturized, high-performance electronic devices. Read more about this groundbreaking innovation [here](https://lnkd.in/d5Cx3Qr5). 🔍 What are your thoughts on the future implications of this technology? How do you think it will impact the semiconductor industry and related fields? #Semiconductors #Nanotechnology #Innovation #TechTrends

Basic Knowledge of Bias Stability of MEMS Gyroscope MEMS gyroscope based on silicon materials have the advantages of miniaturization and low power consumption, and are the main sensors for attitude measurement, which are widely used in consumer electronics, industrial and aerospace equipment, etc., among which high-precision MEMS gyroscopes have been the focus of attention in academia and high-end equipment manufacturing. One of the main indexes to evaluate the precision level of gyroscope is the bias stability, so improving the bias stability of gyroscope is very important for the development of high precision gyroscope. This paper will describe the bias stability of MEMS gyroscope, and the following will introduce the concept and calculation method of bias stability.   The full of content has shown in https://lnkd.in/guGG2ZwT

Organ Chip Technology: Broadband Gap Semiconductor Enables Scientists To Study Human Organs More 😯 😯 😯 🐾 Flexible electronic nanofilms show the prospects of revolutionary organ chip technology, which may reduce the demand for animal tests in medical research.   🐾The engineers of the University of New South Wales in Sydney discovered a method of creating a flexible electronic system on ultra -thin skin -shaped materials. This discovery makes the entire stretching 3D structure operates like semiconductors, and can greatly reduce the demand for animal tests by making the so -called organ chip technology more effective.   🐾In the future, this technology can also be used for wearable health monitoring systems or implanted biomedical applications, such as a system used to remind patients with epilepsy patients. The research team led by Dr. Hoang-Phan Phan from the School of Machinery and Manufacturing Engineering of the University of New South Wales published this research results at Advanced Functional Materials.   🐾Their new techniques include the use of lithography technology (a technology that uses light to print tiny patterns) to make broadband semiconductors such as silicon carbide and nitrogen nitride to the thin and flexible nanofilm on the polymer base...... 💮 Learn more:https://lnkd.in/gJvwDpxQ #semiconductors #integratedcircuits #electroniccomponents  #ems #oemfactory #icchips #icchip #automotive #aerospace #industrial #medicalcare #energy #military #pcbassembly #odm #hardware #storage #5g #ai #consumerelectronics #newenergyvehicles #semiconductorindustry

#snsinstitutions #snsdesignthinking #designthinking Microtechnology is technology whose features have dimensions of the order of one micrometre (one millionth of a metre, or 10−6 metre, or 1μm). It focuses on physical and chemical processes as well as the production or manipulation of structures with one-micrometre magnitude. Nanotechnology. Micro/nano electronics. Microtechnology. Micromechanical devices. Microelectrical devices. Microoptical devices. Microsensors. RF metamaterials. This type of tech is used to make microelectronic circuits (tiny components, such as transistors and capacitors, that are integrated onto a small piece of material, usually a semiconductor like silicon) and also micro electromechanical systems (MEMS), which are an essential part of today's technology, like your phone Microtechnology has the advantages of taking up less space, using less construction material, and costing less money. On the other end of the scale, the word micro describes something that is very small in scope or ability, as in James's laptop is so old that it doesn't have a micro SD slot

Opening the path to next-generation semiconductors through epitaxial growth of new Van der Waals materials #Nanotechnology #technology #semiconductorindustry #scienceandtechnology #scientificresearch #semiconductors #transistors #lithography #futuretechnology #chips #chipmakers #informationtechnology #future #futuretrends #breakthrough #innovation #technologydeployment #technologydevelopment #technologyinnovation #research #emergingtech #disruptivetechnologies #disruptiveinnovation #newtechnologies #futurevision #nearfuture #scientificresearch #electroniccomponents

Plasma etching is an essential semiconductor manufacturing technology required to enable the current microelectronics industry. Along with lithographic patterning, thin-film formation methods, and others, plasma etching has dynamically evolved to meet the exponentially growing demands of the microelectronics industry that enables modern society.

📌Interested in Innovation and Semiconductor Lithography? Technology is advancing rapidly and SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics is hosting a free webinar on Lithography. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn about it and about the lucrative careers available in this booming field. 🔬Phemet® by Wooptix, introduces an advanced metrology technique for semiconductor wafers, enabling the measurement of shape uniformity, nanotopography, and surface roughness across the entire silicon wafer from a single image. Phemet® is the industry leader in speed and resolution. 🔍 Why attend? -        Gain insights into key trends directly from industry experts. -        Expand your knowledge of Advanced Lithography and patterning. -        Network with other professionals who are passionate about these technologies. 👉 Discover more about semiconductor Wooptix Technology: https://lnkd.in/dN3XvyfZ 👉 Register here for the webinar: https://lnkd.in/d5G25VyJ #Lithography #Semiconductor #Innovation #Webinar #SPIE #Technology

As semiconductor technology progresses to sub-1.4nm nodes, driven by innovations like 2D materials (e.g., MoS₂), equipment vendors face both challenges and opportunities. This evolution demands ultra-precise, high-resolution fabrication tools capable of handling atomic layers. Traditional etch, deposition, and metrology equipment must adapt to handle the delicate nature of monolayers and the stringent demands of nanoscale control. For WFE like $AMAT, $ASM, $TOEL, $LRCX, $ASML this shift requires significant R&D investment in advanced lithography, atomic layer etching (ALE), and metrology solutions that can accommodate these materials without compromising integrity. Additionally, new tool capabilities are essential for characterizing and maintaining the quality of interfaces, such as the MoS₂-HfO₂ dielectric layers, critical for device performance. This rapid evolution opens doors for startups who can innovate in atomic-level precision and materials engineering, positioning them as key enablers in the next generation of semiconductor devices. As the industry leans into 2D materials, equipment vendors that adapt will play a pivotal role in achieving breakthroughs in performance and energy efficiency. Record Performance w/2D Channels: Paper 24.3, “Gate Oxide Module Development for Scaled GAA 2D FETs Enabling SS<75mV/d and Record Idmax>900µA/µm at Lg<50nm,” W. Mortelmans et al, Intel Corporation Part 8 https://lnkd.in/gQ2HMG8K #Semiconductor #Semiconductors #SemiconductorIndustry #SemiconductorManufacturing #DataCenter #GenAI #intel #tsmc #samsung #asml #amat #lam