Research @ IME

IME is focusing on R&D activities relating to these core research areas and programmes:

Integrated Circuits & Systems (ICS) IME's R&D excellence in circuit design and device modeling area has led to its leadership in high frequency IC designs (Radio Frequency IC and optical communication IC). The focus of ICS Lab is on CMOS RFIC designs. Our mixed-signal activities are focused on sensor interface circuits, which will be relevant to bioelectronics applications in future. We are now encompassing newer technological options such as SiGe and 90nm CMOS for low voltage and low power circuits, and designs with advanced architectures.

Interconnect and Packaging Programme (IPP) Triggered by the increasing needs for low-cost, miniaturised, fast and innovative product creation and to broaden the product portfolio of wafer fabs, IME is focusing its micro/nano packaging R&D on 3D stacking, through silicon via (TSV) technology, low-temperature wafer-to-wafer bonding, MEMS, photonics, Cu/ultra low-k devices, embedded wafer level modules, embedded active and passive device in substrate/PCB, electrical, thermal, mechanical design, materials, process and reliability.

Semiconductor Process Technologies (SPT) IME's programmes address the application of Si technology to nanoelectronics, bioelectronics and sensors through research in new materials, structures and heterogeneous integration. The Si based process technology is also used to fabricate novel micro and nanofluidic components for life science applications and MEMS/NEMS for sensor applications.

Bioelectronics Programme IME's Bioelectroncis Programme focuses on micro/nanofluidics, CMOS and Si nanotechnology based sensors and devices for biomedical research and applications. The vision of the programme is to develop "sample to answer" bio-microsystems that are able to detect cancer in the early stage and monitor the efficacy of cancer therapy.

Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Programme With an advanced 200 mm Si CMOS fabrication facility with MEMS specific process technology and advanced packaging capabilities, IME’s MEMS Programme focuses on research in optical, inertial and RF MEMS for applications towards biometrics, medical technology, consumer electronics, display and communication.

Nano-Electronics & Photonics (NanoEP) Programme IME's NanoEP Programme focuses on the Si-CMOS platform based Si Nanowire devices with applications in electronics and bio-electronics, novel storage memory, and Si Photonic devices with applications in high-speed optical interconnects and light-emitters.

Miniaturised Medical Devices (MMD) Programme IME has identified miniaturized medical devices as one of the key sectors in which its expertise, infrastructure and multidisciplinary competencies in microelectronics technology can make significant contributions to help the Medtech industry create innovations that can foster the competitiveness of the industrial sectors and benefit the society at large.

Rugged Electonics Programme IME's Rugged Electronics Programme focuses on Rugged Packaging, Advanced MEMS Sensor, Acoustic Telemetry, Sensors Interface Circuits in the development of novel rugged electronics devices that are used in High Temperature, High-Pressure, harsh environment. The programme taps on IME's expertise in microelectronics technologies and uses a multidisciplinary approach and to deliver an integrated solution to achieve the goals of the programme.

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