The annual report provides information about the institute in figures, the work of the business units and their scientific projects as well as our current activities. The newest edition was released in March 2018.
Fraunhofer IAF is a worldwide leader in III-V semiconductor research. We offer advice and support for the development of electronic and optoelectronic devices, components, and materials based on semiconductors. Our technologies are used in applications fields such as security, energy, communication, health, and mobility.
Quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) combine a broad spectral tuning range of more than hundreds of wavenumbers with high spectral brightness. The infrared application laboratory at Fraunhofer IAF aims to bridge the gap between laser source and measurement system development at Fraunhofer IAF and customers.
Millimeter-wave radar system for harsh environments
Due to the harsh environmental conditions in production and manufacturing sensors have to be extremely resistant to thermal radiation, dust, smoke, and steam. Fraunhofer IAF has developed a high-performance millimeter-wave radar system for harsh environments operating at W-band (75 – 110 GHz).
GaN-based circuits reduce losses in power conversion
A more sustainable use of precious energy sources requires advanced approaches to reduce losses in power conversion. Power electronics based on gallium nitride (GaN) is the technology that helps use energy more efficiently. Fraunhofer IAF develops highly efficient power transistors and circuits.
Quite a bit has happened in 2018 at Fraunhofer IAF. We have collected some of this year’s most interesting moments and give you a little foretaste of what is to come in 2019.
The first THz radio link with up to 100 Gbps transmission speed
The project »ThoR«, researchers meet the challenge to transfer large amounts of data by means of THz radio links as backhaul into the network of mobile service providers.
This conference brings together scientists, development engineers and users of infrared lasers and detectors. More info and details about the registration:
Take a real-time look at the inner workings of packaged goods with us at Hannover Messe 2019. Our millimeter-wave radar makes the invisible become visible.
Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics
