Imaging, sensing and actuation
Introduction
Imec has unique expertise in the development of CMOS and photonics-based image sensors and integrated imaging and actuation systems with beyond standard solutions.
From industrial inspection to aerial photogrammetry, security to spectroscopy, medical fluorescence to astronomy, imec’s CMOS and photonics-based imaging innovations allow its partners unprecedented capabilities, enabling new discoveries - and providing competitive advantage.
A wide range of core imaging and vision systems, hardware and software technologies, and product demonstrators are presently available:
Hyperspectral imaging
Find out more about imec’s development of hyperspectral CMOS imaging solutions.
Radar sensing
Learn more about imec’s development of high-resolution and compact radar solutions.
Large-area optical sensors
Imec develops photodetectors, designs readout backplanes and integrates the two to enable applications such as x-ray detectors, fingerprint scanners and curved imagers.
Sensor data fusion
Learn more about imec’s data fusion solutions for diverse sensor types across a wide range of applications.
On-chip optical beamforming
If your business relies on optical beamforming for sensing, actuation and ranging, you’re doubtlessly under pressure to reduce the size and cost of your beamforming technology. Imec’s integrated photonics program fulfils that need without compromising on power or resolution.
Infrared and 3D sensing
Join us on innovative routes towards low-cost, high-resolution infrared sensors and 3D imaging.
Ultrasound transducer technology
Take advantage of imec’s MEMS-based ultrasound transducer expertise and foundry-installed platform.
Specialty CMOS image sensors
Customized to your specifications by leveraging our broad CMOS technology knowhow, design IP & pixel portfolio.
Sensor networks for the IoT
Dive into innovative solutions for sensor networks, high-speed networks and sensor technologies.
What can we do for you?
- We offer flexible collaboration models ranging from pure contract research for concept design, prototyping and low volume manufacturing, to full support in process technology transfer and licensing to a CMOS foundry for high-volume production ramp-up.
- We offer custom product development with strong engagement model of collaboration matching your own internal R&D team objectives.
Why work with us?
- Our comprehensive expertise includes image processing expertise, HW and SW system design, calibration, simulation and more.
- Our unique CMOS semiconductor infrastructure includes a 1 billion euro state-of-the-art 200mm and 300mm cleanroom for process technology development.
- Ideal environment from early prototyping to ramping up small-volume production of up to 500 wafers per year per project.
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