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.
Specialty CMOS image sensors
Customized to your specifications by leveraging our broad CMOS technology knowhow, design IP & pixel portfolio.
Lens-free imaging microscopes
Discover imec’s development of solutions for lens-free imaging microscopes with micrometer-level resolution.
79GHz and 140GHz radar systems
Learn more about imec’s development of high resolution, compact 79GHz and 140GHz 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
Imec aims to develop a multiple sensor fusion platform for high speed, time critical and computation-intensive applications such as autonomous cars, smart homes and industrial robotics.
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 sensing technology
Join us on innovative routes towards low-cost, high-resolution infrared sensors and 3D imaging.
Camera systems and computational imaging
Model, simulate, and design your systems for advanced capture, combination and processing of image data.
Ultrasound transducer technology
Take advantage of imec’s MEMS-based ultrasound transducer expertise and foundry-installed platform.
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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