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.

iDev40:

By closely interlinking development, logistics and production processes with Industry 4.0 technologies, iDev40 focuses on connecting value chains digitally to strengthen Electronic Components and Systems Made in Europe sustainably.

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UltimateGaN:

Over three years, 26 partners from nine countries will conduct research on the next generation of energy-saving chips based on the new semiconductor material gallium nitride (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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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.

LiDcAR:

The long-term goal of LiDcAR is to pave the way for a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensor product made in Austria. In order to reach that goal, LiDCar carries out laboratory-based technology evaluations, realizations of experimental prototypes, LiDAR metrology development as well as reproducible and realistic tests in the ALP.Lab test region.

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iLIDS4SAM:

Automated mobility systems are presently moving towards more complex urban traffic scenarios. The iLIDS4SAM project will enable this transition by developing high performance, low-cost LiDAR sensors with increased field of view and resolution.

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PIEDMONS:

PIEDMONS addresses breakthrough innovations for the design and manufacturing of affordable new generation quantum devices.

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TELL:

The TELL project addresses the large-scale manufacturing of Low and Mid voltage power converters and more in general Low and Mid voltage powertrain solutions.

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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 European funding project "Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) on Microelectronics 1" and thus contributes to strengthening the European microelectronics industry.

The goal is to develop new generations of semiconductors based on existing technologies and to transfer them to stable mass production in the shortest possible time. This includes MOSFET and SMART technologies as well as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), rectifiers and MEMS applications. The aim is to accelerate the development and market maturity of cutting-edge technologies "made in Europe" and to ensure Europe's independence in high-tech solutions for electrification and digitalization as well as for CO2 reduction.

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