Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems

Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems

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Fraunhofer IMS!

In numerous state-of-the-art research laboratories, over 250 talents of the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS are working on innovative, microelectronic solutions of tomorrow.

Research at
Fraunhofer IMS

The expertise of our core competences - embedded software and AI, smart sensor systems and technology - provides you with future-proof technologies for your developments and products.

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Smart Sensor Systems for a safe, secure and sustainable future

Microelectronic systems are part of our everyday lives: they ensure that our smartphones work, that we have fast internet, provide support in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and guarantee that public transport runs smoothly.

As a research and development partner, Fraunhofer IMS offers customised sensor technology for biomedical applications, optical systems, open source semiconductors, embedded AI, technology services and quantum technology.

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Fraunhofer IMS brings AI to digital cardiac aftercare

Beginning Immunotherapies open up new possibilities in cancer treatment, but they also carry cardiovascular risks. Led by the University Hospital Essen, the I-CHECK-HEART project is developing an AI-supported solution for structured and personalized cardio-oncological follow-up care. 

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CHOPS: Open design flow for photonic-electronic chips

In the CHOPS joint project, the Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS is working with partners to develop an open design process for photonic-electronic chips.

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Kick-off for scalable ion trap quantum computer with over 200 qubits

The Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS plays a key role in the SQale project, which was launched on February 11, 2026.

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Events

Visit us: Analytica 2026

From March 24 to 27, 2026, you can meet us in Munich at the Fraunhofer IPA joint booth. We look forward to seeing you there!

Events

Our business units

 

Health

The Fraunhofer IMS researches and develops medical implants and non-invasive health systems in the Business Unit Health.

Health
 

Industry

The Industry business unit is researching smart solutions for production, artificial intelligence and trustworthy electronics.

Industry
 

Mobility

The change in mobility is unmistakable - autonomous driving and zero emissions are also the driving topics at the Fraunhofer  IMS.

Mobility
 

Space and Security

Space and safety engineering are applications with considerable potential, which is why we take care of them.

Space and Security

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Cooperations

 

Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD)

The Fraunhofer IMS is part of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD) - a global innovation driver consisting of 13 Fraunhofer and two Leibniz institutes.

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Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics

Since 1996, the Fraunhofer Group for Microelectronics has been coordinating the research activities of those Fraunhofer Institutes that are active in the fields of microelectronics and microintegration.

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