IMS Institut für Mikroelektronik Stuttgart

Institut für Mikroelektronik Stuttgart carries out industrial-oriented microelectronic research in silicon technology, customized circuits (ASIC), nano structuring and image sensor technology as well as being involved in professional development.

It is a foundation recognized as a non-profit organization under civil law with its headquarters on the Stuttgart-Vaihingen research campus. 

The research facility is a member of the Innovationsallianz Baden-Württemberg (innBW), a cooperation among twelve contract research organizations in Baden-Württemberg.

Integrated circuits and systems

• Electronic micro systems
• Artificial intelligence
• Imaging sensors
• GaN systems
• Flexible electronics

Silicon photonics

• Photonics systems
• Quantum sensors
• Heterogeneous integration

M(E)MS technology

• Large-scale M(E)MS
• Si technology

Nanopatterning

• Optical elements
• Nano imprint mastering
• Nanopatterning 
of quartz & silicon