Academia
Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart, IMS CHIPS
IMS CHIPS researches and develops innovative solutions in microelectronics, microsystems engineering, and photonics. With state-of-the-art cleanroom infrastructure located at the Vaihingen research campus, it provides tailored technologies from design to production and, as part of the Innovation Alliance Baden-Württemberg (innBW), supports partners in realizing forward-looking applications.
Research
- Development of photonic quantum chips and integrated circuits for quantum sensing, quantum computing, and quantum communication.
- Technology platforms for scalable quantum systems: micro and nanofabrication, packaging, and hybrid integration.
- Photonics foundry for all quantum applications with numerous technology options (Si, SiN, LiNbO3)
Activities
QHMI2: magnetic quantum sensors for human-machine interfaces to diagnose and support lost bodily functions.
QVOL2: key technologies for silicon carbide (SiC) quantum sensors to enable scalability and high-volume industrial manufacturing.
QSCALE: enabling technologies for scalable diamond quantum sensors, laying the foundation for industrial applications.
PhotonQ: a measurement-based photonic quantum processor with integrated chips to demonstrate scalable quantum computing.
LichtBriQ: is a LNOI material platform for scalable photonic quantum chips and industrial manufacturing in Germany.
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