Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics

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Fraunhofer Institute for
Applied Solid State Physics (IAF)
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics (IAF)
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics
Category: research Institute
Carrier: Fraunhofer Society
Legal form of the carrier: Registered association
Facility location: Freiburg in Breisgau
Type of research: Applied research
Areas of expertise: Semiconductors, high frequency and power electronics, optoelectronics, photo detectors, microelectronics, diamond components
Basic funding: Federal government (90%),
states (10%)
Management: Oliver Ambacher
Employee: approx. 274
Homepage: www.iaf.fraunhofer.de

The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics ( IAF ) is an institution of the Fraunhofer Society for the Promotion of Applied Research e. V. (FhG) and is based in Freiburg im Breisgau . The institute develops electronic and optoelectronic components based on semiconductor materials. Its technologies are used in areas such as security, energy, communication, health and mobility.

Fraunhofer IAF is a member of the two Fraunhofer groups for microelectronics (VµE) and defense and security research (VVS). The institute has been a member of the Research Factory for Microelectronics Germany since 2017.

history

Fraunhofer IAF was founded on July 1, 1957 as the fifth institute of the Fraunhofer Society under the name “Institute for Electrical Materials” (IEW) from the Institute for Physical Chemistry at the University of Freiburg. The task was to investigate the physical and chemical properties of substances "as far as they can be used for materials with electrical purposes". In a second research approach, the institute should deal with questions of semiconductor technology and investigate luminescence phenomena.

In 2017 Fraunhofer IAF had a workforce of around 271, including 190 scientists and engineers. The total budget of the institute is € 30.9 million. A research building with 8,000 m² laboratory and office space as well as 1,000 m² clean room area for epitaxy and process technology is available. The institute's research and development services are certified according to DIN EN ISO 9001: 2015 .

Research and Development

Fraunhofer IAF develops electronic and optoelectronic components based on III / V semiconductors. The work ranges from materials research, design, technology and circuits to modules and systems.

The research and development work of Fraunhofer IAF is divided into the following business areas:

  • High-frequency electronics: The electronic integrated circuits at Fraunhofer IAF are capable of handling frequencies up to over 700 GHz. Using nanometer-scale technology, monolithically integrated millimeter-wave circuits are created on InAs-based layer sequences. Applications: high-speed data transmission and radar.
  • Power electronics : High-performance transistors and monolithically integrated circuits are created on the basis of gallium nitride. Using “High Electron Mobility” transistors, Fraunhofer IAF builds power electronics for working frequencies from 1 MHz to 100 GHz. Applications: cellular radio, voltage converters and plasma generators.
  • Photodetectors : Research focuses on detectors with high spatial resolution and the ability to simultaneously detect infrared radiation from different wavelength ranges, as well as detectors for the ultraviolet wavelength range. Applications: reconnaissance technology, high-resolution thermography and environmental measurement technology.
  • Semiconductor lasers : Fraunhofer IAF develops and manufactures infrared semiconductor lasers as well as laser systems for the wavelength range 2 - 12 μm and promotes the realization of LEDs for the blue to ultraviolet spectral range. Applications: detection of hazardous substances, medical diagnostics, process control, safety technology and lighting.
  • Diamond components : With the monocrystalline and polycrystalline diamond produced at Fraunhofer IAF , the institute realizes components for medical diagnostics, magnetometry and quantum technologies.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Fraunhofer IAF: Facts and Figures. Retrieved March 5, 2018 .
  2. ↑ Fraunhofer IAF: Business Areas. Retrieved March 5, 2018 .


Coordinates: 48 ° 1 '38.8 "  N , 7 ° 50' 42.2"  E