About IME

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a member of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR). Established in 1991 and ISO-9001 certified, IME's mission is to add value to Singapore's semiconductor industry by developing strategic competencies, innovative technologies and intellectual property; enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive; and cultivating a technology talent pool to inject new knowledge to the industry.

R&D at IME covers the semiconductor technology chain, viz integrated circuit design, wafer fabrication process technology, packaging and assembly, and reliability testing and analysis. These R&D are classified under three laboratories, namely:

• Integrated Circuits and Systems (ICS)
• Microsystems, Modules and Components (MMC)
• Semiconductor Process Technologies (SPT)

IME has also established three application-driven programmes to focus its R&D efforts in new technologies and open up new opportunities for the semiconductor industry:

• Bioelectronics Programme
• Nano Electronics and Photonics Programme
• Sensor & Actuator Microsystems (SAM) Programme

In terms of personnel, IME employs around 250 staff, out of which:

• 87% are directly involved in R&D
• 47% have either a PhD or a Masters degree
• More than 100 international researchers from 15 countries

IME also has around 150 students from universities, polytechnics and junior colleges attached to the Institute every year.

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