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Science need not always be complicated or even incomprehensible! Here we want to show you that it can be done in a completely different way: easy-peasy to understand and accessible for everyone.

We talk directly to the researchers, find out how and why microelectronics works and together with you we will find answers to the big and small questions at our research institute. Backstage at Fraunhofer IZM, so to speak.

On this page you will find insights into current projects, tips from practicing researchers and everyday things from our institute - all with a little technical tic. In addition, the small µ has come to join us - as a symbol for exactly the topics that concern us at Fraunhofer IZM, it explains a term from microelectronics every month.

Do you have any questions about Fraunhofer IZM or would you like to know what is behind other technical terms? Then send us your questions by e-mail and we’ll try and find the answers for you!

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Reliable electronics is not automatically sustainable electronics - Hans Walter from @FraunhoferIZM makes this clear in the #µknowsbest interview. However, he and his colleagues are bringing these two aspects of electronics together under the keyword “EcoReliability” and in a newly created working group on the topic.

To establish the “EcoReliability - Reliable and Sustainable Electronics” working group, they are hosting a kick-off meeting on November 20, 2024. Want to be part of it? All information and registration at: https://www.izm.fraunhofer.de/de/news_events/schulungen-und-workshops/ak-ecorel.html

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What is a PIC?

A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) contains multiple photonic components, such as waveguides, modulators, and detectors on a single chip to manipulate and transmit light signals. Similar to electronic integrated circuits (IC), PICs aim to miniaturize and enhance the performance of optical systems by reducing size, cost, and energy consumption.

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