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Maarten Rosmeulen

The results mark a milestone in enabling ultrahigh-density trench-based 3D NAND Flash memories

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3D NAND Flash, with memory cells in a gate-all-around (GAA) vertical architecture, is the industry’s workhorse for high-density data storage applications.

To further boost bit storage density and control processing costs, a trench cell architecture has been proposed as an alternative to GAA.

In this article, imec presents an improved memory window of the 3D trench unit cell, a prerequisite to realizing next-gen trench-based 3D NAND Flash.

Imec improves memory window of a 3D trench cell for next-gen NAND Flash

Jade Liu

The results motivate the continued search for binary and ternary alloys to replace Cu and Ru in advanced interconnect metallization schemes

Imec first to demonstrate conductor films on 300mm wafers with lower resistivity than Cu and Ru  

Imec ranked number one start-up accelerator by UBI Global

The expansion of SSTS’ partner network with three of the world's top foundries marks an important milestone in bringing together the entire IC ecosystem

GlobalFoundries, Samsung Electronics, and TSMC join imec’s Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies & Systems program

Spectral imaging advances surgical vision

Discover the potential of spectral imaging as an intraoperative guidance tool.

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White paper: how spectral imaging can advance surgical vision

Programmable photonic chips

Wim Bogaerts

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Programmable Photonic Chips Adapt PICs to Multiple Futures

4 Ways to Put Lasers On Silicon

GaN-based devices for advanced RF applications

Hao Yu

Bertrand Parvais

Study unveils the mechanism behind ion implantation isolation of GaN HEMTs.

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Gallium-nitride (GaN) based devices integrated with GaN-on-silicon (GaN-on-Si) technology are expected to play an important role in RF/lower mmWave mobile communication.

Optimizing the devices for this application requires several technology innovations, which may be backed by a better understanding of the physics behind their operation.

In this article, Hao Yu, a researcher at imec, and Bertrand Parvais, a principal member of technical staff at imec, shed light on one of the process steps in the integration flow of GaN high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs): the technique of ion implantation used to isolate neighboring GaN HEMTs electrically.

With their study, the authors illustrate the significance of modeling activities to complement technology development for taking GaN-based devices to a higher level of maturity.

GaN-based devices for advanced RF applications: a technology building block in the spotlight

How silicon photonics addresses networking bandwidth demand

Joris Van Campenhout

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In this interview, Joris Van Campenhout, fellow and director of the Optical I/O program at imec, outlines how imec and its partners address the networking bandwidth demand in both cloud datacenters and artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) applications. 
 
For cloud datacenter networks, scaling to 1.6T pluggable optics drives the development of optical components with increasing baud rates. &nbsp; 
 
However, for AI/ML systems, stringent requirements for bandwidth density, power consumption and latency will require a different, more disruptive approach.

How silicon photonics technology can address the networking bandwidth demand in cloud datacenters and AI/ML applications

 Developing the case for hyperspectral imaging in surgical practice 

Wouter Charle

Siri Luthman

Roeland Vandebriel

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Hyperspectral cameras reveal much more information about an object’s physical properties than can be discerned with the naked eye.

In the medical domain, they can also make for a revolution. Yet, several limitations prevent the technology from straightforwardly being used in surgical practice.

A recent research project investigated whether hyperspectral imaging technology can support the in vivo detection of low-grade gliomas (a diverse group of slow-growing brain tumors)

 Developing the Case for Hyperspectral Imaging in Surgical Practice 

Collaboration of car and semiconductor industries can make roads safer

Steven Latré

Bart Placklé

Car manufacturers strive to create vehicles that are safer, more customized, and eco-friendly. This makes them increasingly reliant on chips or semiconductors.

In order to get there, chip technology requires another quantum leap forward: today, it does not yet possess the necessary computing power or energy efficiency to build the next generation of automotive systems. It is time for car manufacturers to leave their mark on chip makers’ strategic roadmaps.

Against this backdrop, the European Chips Act – which was created to address supply chain issues and geopolitical challenges in the semiconductor industry – presents a unique opportunity for the European car manufacturing ecosystem to reclaim a leading position in the global automotive market.

Enhanced Collaboration between Car Manufacturers and Semiconductor Industry Promises Significant Advancements in Road Safety

Agreement with imec underscores importance of global collaboration and represents a key milestone in Japan’s pursuit to reclaim a leading position in the worldwide semiconductor ecosystem

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Imec improves memory window of a 3D trench cell for next-gen NAND Flash

Imec first to demonstrate conductor films on 300mm wafers with lower resistivity than Cu and Ru

Imec ranked number one start-up accelerator by UBI Global

GlobalFoundries, Samsung Electronics, and TSMC join imec’s Sustainable Semiconductor Technologies & Systems program

Spectral imaging advances surgical vision

Programmable photonic chips

4 Ways to Put Lasers On Silicon

GaN-based devices for advanced RF applications

How silicon photonics addresses networking bandwidth demand

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