Technology Funding

Infineon Austria is performing research and development projects in future-oriented fields of technology, funded amongst others by organisations of the EU and the republic of Austria.

Examples for supporters on EU level are the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), the ECSEL initiative and Horizon 2020. On state level, the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) is our strongest partner.

Selected research projects by funding agency

ERDF

FutureGaN:

Where silicon technologies reach their limits, gallium nitride (GaN) promises a better performance for an application. Unfortunately, GaN is not ready for mass productioni yet, due to its high costs. FutureGaN pursues evolutoinary research approaches in order to prepare GaN technologies for cost-effective volume production.

FutureSiC:

The goal of FutureSiC is the advancement of silicon carbide systems with voltage from 600 for motor/generator activation and AC/DC power conversion far beyond the current state of the art. Research activities include tasks regarding technology development as well as works on new reliability tests for SiC technologies.

FutureSilicon-HV:

FutureSilicon-HV strives for high-voltage silicon technologies to get closer to their physical limits in order to facilitate cost-effective and energy-efficient applications and further expand the competitive edge of silicon technologies in that segment.

FutureSMART:

FutureSMART examines the provision of innovative smart switches for the use in the electrical systems of automobiles. The project aims to replace mechanical switches, realize software configurable power distributors and develop switches for redundant, safe supply for control units of safety-critical driver assistance systems.

ADA-NL:

In the project ADA-NL (The Next Level of Analog IC Design Automation), innovative methods such as analog generators and AI-assisted verification are being developed to improve design automation for analog circuit blocks in integrated circuits. These lead to lower R&D costs and faster time-to-market for semiconductor products.

M30V-F:

The M30V-F project (AFET7_30V MOSFET Technology Platform for Discrete PowerMOS and Power Stage Products) addresses the increase in efficiency of the on-board power system and the components connected to it in electric vehicles. The goal is to first determine the requirements for MOSFETs in the low-voltage electrical system of battery-powered electric vehicles and then to develop a new MOSFET product family that can optimally serve the changing vehicle architectures.

Listen2Future:

"Listen2Future" is focusing on acoustic sensor solutions integrated with digital technologies as key enablers for emerging applications fostering Society 5.0.

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All2GaN:

"All2GaN" will strengthen the European Power Electronics Industry by offering an EU-born smart GaN Integration Toolbox as a base for applications with significantly increased material- and energy efficiency, thus meeting the global energy needs while keeping the CO2 footprint to the minimumide (GaN). The objective is to make these power semiconductors available for a wide variety of applications at globally competitive cost levels. 

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FATE:

The FATE (Fault-driven Analysis and Testing for Design Robustness and Stability) project running under the FFG program "ICT-THE-FUTURE" is researching a fault-based and human-focused methodology to better guide the design of cyber-physical systems in their various phases. The results of the FATE project contribute to the safety and robustness of cyber-physical applications and promote the competitiveness of the Austrian semiconductor industry.

OptoQuant 

The quantum research project "OptoQuant" is working on the integration of optical components for ion traps based on modern semiconductor manufacturing processes. The aim is to increase the reliability and precision of quantum processors and to accelerate the development of quantum computers.

 

Multi-Moby:

The project Multi-Moby addresses the development, manufacturing and deployment of safe, efficient, and affordable urban electric vehicles for passengers and commercial vans. 

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Since March 2021, Infineon Austria has been part of the "Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) Microelectronics I" project, thus helping to strengthen the European microelectronics industry.

The IPCEI Microelectronics and Communication Technologies (ME/CT), a successor project to the IPCEI ME, deals with research and development projects in the fields of microelectronics and communication technologies along the entire value chain. These projects aim to enable the digital and green transition through innovative solutions and energy-efficient, resource-saving systems and manufacturing processes.

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