Our highlights in 2021

12/17/2021 – As a scientific research institution, we are always looking forward, but we can't do it entirely without looking back; here is a selection of highlights from 2021:

Our innovations and collaborations

 

GaN low-voltage designs enable compact 3-phase motor inverter IC

Fraunhofer IAF scientists present pioneering concepts for low-voltage GaN ICs

 

Satellite transmits test signals in Q and W band for the first time

Fraunhofer IAF’s High-frequency electronics orbits the earth

 

Fraunhofer launches lighthouse project to develop technologies for 6G

Fraunhofer IAF takes part in a lighthouse project to develop key technologies for future mobile communications standards

Our events and awards

 

Curtain up: Fraunhofer and IBM to unveil quantum computer

Inauguration of the quantum computer in Ehningen

 

 

Resilient algorithms for quantum computing and innovative hardware made of diamond

Fraunhofer IAF at the Fraunhofer Solution Days 2021

 

 

Project on energy-saving mobile radio base stations wins silver in innovation competition

Fraunhofer IAF wins in the innovation competition “Electronics for Energy-Saving ICT”

 

Our colleagues

 

Low-noise high-frequency electronics for quantum computers

In conversation with Fabian Thome and Felix Heinz about the project "SEQUENCE"

 

Between material development and application

Luo Tingpeng talks about her decision to move to Germany and her research on NV centers in diamond 

 

The thrill of research with high currents and voltages

Find out more about Michael Basler's research in power electronics and his passion for teaching