ASCENT+ launches Transnational Access to European nanoelectronics infrastructure

ASCENT+ presents a unique opportunity for Europe to regain global leadership in Nanoelectronics at a pivotal time as the horizon broadens beyond Moore’s law. Giorgos Fagas, ASCENT+ Lead and Head of EU Programs at Tyndall National Institute said “Our Transnational Access Program has the ambition to become the powerhouse of the next era in Nanoelectronics driving demonstrations of: quantum advantage using solid-state platforms; low-power, energy-efficient, high-performance computing based on disruptive devices; and increased functionality through advanced integration of a diverse range of materials and innovative technologies. ASCENT+ offers an unparalleled access opportunity to users, empowering them to respond to these new problems and to advance knowledge and technology through generating novel results and nurturing talent in their own labs.”

Research infrastructure at Fraunhofer IAF

Fraunhofer IAF contributes its cutting-edge research infrastructure in the field of nano-structured compound semiconductors and devices made from synthetic diamond. Fraunhofer IAF runs several reactors for chemical vapour deposition of diamond. Homoepitaxy is carried out to obtain diamond layers with highest purity and defined dopant concentration. P-type (B-doped) and n-type (P-doped) layers are available as well as N-doping for quantum technologies with NVs. Poly- and nanocrystalline diamond is grown on wafer-scale level. For further process steps, lithography and etching equipment is available for dry chemical diamond structuring, and polishing equipment and laser cutters are available for diamond substrate preparation.