Grenoble INP-IMEP-LaHC
- Devices characterization and design:
- Transistors: III-V on Si, 2D materials,
- Negative Capacitance FETs (Steep Slope)
- Electrical characterization and related modelling:
- Parameter extraction for device operation analysis (including electronic transport, electrostatic coupling and interface quality)
- Static and dynamic variability analysis
- 3D Quantum simulation
- Circuit design
UCL
- Graphene
- Phase change materials (VO2)
University of Glasgow
- Device simulation and modelling:
- Transistors: Si, III-V, 2D materials
- Molecular electronics: molecular flash memory, inorganic molecules
- Interconnect: Cu-CNT interconnects
- Type of simulations:
- Density Functional Theory
- Non-Equilibrium Greens Function
- Drift Diffusion
- Analytical models
- 3D quantum simulations
- Statistical Variability
IUNET -University of Bologna
- Solution of the Schrödinger/Poisson problem with the Non-Equilibrium Green’s Function (NEGF) formalism and implementing different Hamiltonians: non-parabolic effective mass, k*p, tight-binding.
- Time-dependent solution of the Schrödinger equation for the simulation of quantum bits.
- Homemade solver of the Boltzmann Transport Equation for nanowires.
IUNET -University of Calabria
- Device-circuit simulations
- Digital circuits and architecture simulations
IUNET -Politecnico of Milano
- MEMS systems (sensors + integrated or discrete electronics for specific final applications)
- Neuromorphic circuit design, testing on board
IUNET -University of Perugia
- Electronic on cellulose and on “non conventional materials” (cellulose as a paradigm)
- Large Area Electronics approaches (smart surfaces, quasi optical solutions)
- Diamond device TCAD modeling.
IUNET -University of Torino
- Design and simulation of molecular nanogap devices
IUNET -University of Udine
Modelling and simulations of:
- Tunnel-FETs, Negative Capacitance FETs
- Graphene and 2D gapped materials transistors
- Graphene based sensors
IUNET -University of Pisa
- Modeling of devices based on 2D materials, on topological insulators, and on devices based on tunnel barriers with non-equilibrium Green’s functions tools (in house nanotcad VIDES) and with commercial device simulator.
RWTH
- 2D materials based devices and characterization
FZJ
- Steep slope devices
- nanowire devices
- Junctionless MOSFETs
- SiGeSn materials and devices
UAB
- Electrical characterization of 2D nanodevices.
VTT
- Silicon nanofabrication, superconducting devices
University of Twente
- New devices (fabrication, processing):
- Ferroelectric devices
- Electromechanical incl. piezoelectric devices
- ·Single-electron devices, quantum dots
- New materials, e.g. 2D materials, ferroelectric materials, Gallium-Nitride
- Characterization and device physics of new devices, materials
ICN2
- Spin, spin waves and heat interactions
- Thermoelectric effects at the nanoscale
- Experimental spin physics
- Novel methods for spintronics and applications
- Quantum computation
- Computational nanoelectronics from ab initio
- Computational spintronics and electronics
- Opto-mechanics
- Thermal transport in the nanoscale
- Novel methods for phonon physics and applications
Logic devices & circuits
KTH
- FD SOI CMOS technology platform
- SiGe and Ge MOSFET devices
IUNET-University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Device-circuit simulations
- Electrical characterization at wafer level
- Reliability modeling
IUNET-University of Bologna
- Cell-based design flow for implementation of digital IPs in BCD technology, in cooperation with STMicroelectronics in the framework of ECSEL JU R2POWER300 and R3POWERUP projects.
IUNET-University of Calabria
- Device-circuit simulations
- Electrical characterization at wafer level
- Reliability modeling
IUNET-University of Roma “La Sapienza”
- CMOS digital standard cell design
- Digital circuit characterization and modeling
- Power optimization of digital circuits
IUNET-University of Torino
- VLSI architectures, mixed-signal design,
- Logic Synthesis and Optimization,
- Process Variation-Aware Design
IUNET-University of Udine
- III-V based transistors
- Fin-FETs, nanowire and stacked nanowire FET
IUNET-University of Pisa
- Multiscale modeling of nanoscale transistors from ab-initio simulations of materials to device simulation with non-equilibrium Green’s functions tools (in house nanotcad VIDES) and with commercial device simulator
WUT
- Materials synthesis and growth (PECVD, PVD, thermal methods)
- MOS/TFT test devices processing
- Reliability and variability of MOS devices and circuits (i.e., CV/IV characterization, Split-CV and Charge Pumping), extraction of electrical electro-physical properties of fabricated materials and structures
- Ultra-shallow RF plasma implantation of nitrogen/fluorine for improvement of electro-physical properties of MOS structures or modification of growth kinetics of particular dielectric layers
- Silicon nanocrystals embedded in dielectric ensembles – technology and characterization
RWTH
- Transistors
- Inverters
- ring oscillators
- high k-dielectrics
NCSRD
- Nanowire MOSFETS
UAB
- Reliability of CMOS devices and integrated circuits.
- Electrical characterization and Modeling of 2D semiconductor based FETs for digital applications
- Modelling of quantum transport and simulation of nanometer scale devices using a multi-scale approach from ab-initio methods (SIESTA, BITLLES) to compact modelling.
- Modelling and simulation of ultra-small SOI-based MOSFETs in the scaling limit.
- Development of transistors for low-power switching applications based on ferroelectric materials
University of Liverpool
- Design for Test (DFT) architectures, 3D circuits, reliability
- Novel hardware security solutions
- Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT) Variation Aware Test
IEMN
- RF and mixed signal circuit design for telecommunications
VTT
- Nano CMOS and FDSOI circuits
- Sub- and near threshold ULP circuits
- Neural processing units
UTwente
- Ultra-low power device concepts, e.g. FD-SOI, UTB, FinFETs
- Device and system reliability
- Device physics, characterization, modeling, TCAD
ICN2
- Reconfigurable logics
- Electronic transport simulation using NEGF solvers
- Simulation using self-consistent Schrödinger Poisson solvers
Grenoble INP_IMEP-LAHC
- Bulk CMOS
- SOI CMOS
- Multi-gate CMOS
- Nanowire FET
- Small slope switch
Memories
Grenoble INP_IMEP-LAHC
- Analysis of commutation mechanisms, retention…
UCL
- Design of SRAMs in advanced CMOS technologies
RWTH
- Non-volatile memory devices
University of Glasgow
- Analysis of the device variability such as voltage threshold, retention time …
NCSRD
- Si nanocrystal memories
- Phase-change memories
UAB
- Resistive switching devices (ReRAM): characterization and modeling.
Liverpool
- ReRAM, ALD processed dielectrics and characterization
VTT
- Memristors
ICN2
- Magnetic random access memories
- Modeling for magnetic, ferroelectric, and multiferroic materials
- Simulation of spin torque phenomena (STT-MRAM, SOT-MRAM)
IUNET-University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Device-circuit simulations
- Electrical characterization at wafer level
- Material-device simulations
IUNET-University of Bologna
- Modeling and simulation of advanced non-volatile memory concepts (NVM) for new applications, such as ultra-low power computing, high-density and low-cost data storage, novel functions, communications and consumer electronics.
IUNET-University of Calabria
- Device-circuit simulations
- Electrical characterization at wafer level
IUNET-University of Ferrara
- Electrical characterization and modeling of non-volatile memories reliability
IUNET-Politecnico of Milano
- Electrical characterization, numerical modeling. Reliability extrapolation.
IUNET-University of Roma “La Sapienza”
- Non-volatile memories: innovative floating-gate; low voltage programming waveforms; discrete storage nodes; resistive.
IUNET-University of Torino
- Nanomagnetic memories
IUNET-University of Udine
- Floating-gate and charge-trap non volatile memories
IUNET-University of Pisa
- Three dimensional modeling of non-volatile memories
Sensors
Grenoble INP_IMEP-LAHC
- Processing
- Bio functionalization (with DNA or aptamer) for detection specificity
- Analysis with account for coupling effects, traps, variability, low frequency noise and hysteresis effects
- Development of associated compact models
KTH
- Implantable bio-sensors
- Si nanowire top-down fabrication
RWTH
- Photodetectors
- Pressure sensors
- Humidity sensors
- Strain sensors
Uppsala
Various nanoscale (0D, 1D, 2D, 3D) sensors for ions and charged molecules (e.g. DNA, protein) working in electrolytes: Various sensor technologies:
- 0D: Nanopore for DNA sequencing, etc.
- 1D: Nanowire for ultrahigh-sensitivity
- 2D: Nanosheet for beyond-Debye-length detection
- 3D: Micro-capillary for large molecules
FZJ
- Bio-chemical sensors
UCL
- Simulation, fabrication, characterization of biological, chemical and physical sensors, notably in SOI CMOS compatible technology or for harsh environments (temperature, radiations)
NCSRD
- Thermal sensors (gas and liquid flow, chemical, acceleration and pressure sensing), Microfluidics, Capacitive pressure sensors, bio-sensors,
- RF-based sensors
WUT
- Dielectric, conductive and semiconductor materials synthesis for ISFET devices and novel sensors/biosensors
Univ. Liverpool
- Nanowire Sensors (detect changes in surface potential)
- Compact On-Chip Fluorescence by combining wafer bonding and microfluidics
- DNA electronics (single molecule and polymers)
- Surface chemistry for bio-sensors
- Bacterial and Fungal Bio-Simulation
- Molecular Motors (Myosin-Actin)
ICN2
- DFT calculations of materials properties.
- Chemical sensors simulations
- Graphene based electrodes and Graphene SGFET for biosensing
Univ. Twente
- Radiation, flow, acceleration, isfet
IUNET_University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Modeling and simulation of transduction mechanisms at device level
- Extraction of equivalent circuits
IUNET_University of Bologna
- Ultra-low-noise and high-accuracy readout circuits for sensors and biosensors
- High performance analog front-end design for industrial applications
- Characterization of sensors and circuits
- CMOS-integrated readout circuits for capacitive/resistive/resonant (current/magnetic/strain/bio-) sensors
- Piezoelectric sensors
- Design and prototyping of piezoelectric transducers
- Design of CMOS capacitive interfaces for 3D IC wireless connection, in cooperation with STMicroelectronics in the framework of JTI ESiP project, and of CMOS active bio-electrodes for brain electrical imaging.
IUNET_Politecnico of Milano
- MEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, ultrasonic transducers, MEMS resonators for real time clocks and other timing applications
IUNET_University of Perugia
- Radar sensors and microwave radiometer sensors;
- Radiation sensors modeling (TCAD) and design.
IUNET_University of Roma “La Sapienza”
- Inertial; conductance; electromyography; ECG; CMOS image sensors,
- Biological sensors
IUNET_University of Torino
- Electrochemiluminescent and electrochemical sensors, nanogap biomedical sensors,
- wireless sensor network design,
- neural network sensors,
- Integrated Sensors and Sensor Fusion
IUNET_University of Udine
- Biosensors
Energy Harvesting
Grenoble INP_IMEP-LAHC
- Photovoltaics : 3D electromagnetic modelling coupled with TCAD tools for PV cells simulation, characterization (quantum efficiency, reflectivity, SHG, transport mechanisms, passivation….)
- Fully coupled mechanical/piezoelectrical/semi-conducting FEM simulation of nanostructures, electromechanical response
- Characterization under mechanical stress (pressure, flexion)
KTH
- Low power circuit design
UCL
- Solar cells (black Si, CIGS, CZTS) : fabrication, characterization, simulation
- Design of ULP CMOS harvesters for light, thermal and RF energy
WUT
- Novel concept devices
IEMN
- Silicon-based thermoelectricity using nano-phononics
- Thermoelectricity based on thermionic emission
NCSR Demokritos
- Piezo-resistive devices, electromagnetic energy harvesting
Uppsala
- TEG based on abundant materials (e.g. Si)
Liverpool
- Materials and devices for energy harvesting using rectenna technology
- Materials for PV
VTT
- Thermoelectrics, work function harvesting, supercapacitors
UTwente
- Thin film solar cells on chip
ICN2
- Spin caloritronics
- Thermoelecticity
- Ground state DFT calculations, and Molecular Dynamics
- Piezo electricity
IUNET_University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- HW-SW co-design
- Innovative transducers
IUNET_University of Bologna
- Nano-power and ultra-low voltage integrated circuits for energy harvesting and power management
- Multi-source energy harvesting circuits
- RF energy harvesting (circuits for RF power transfer down to uW)
IUNET_University of Padova
- Power conversion topologies and techniques for Wiegand transducers and photovoltaic cells
IUNET_University of Perugia
- Wireless Power Transfer systems
- Wireless Power lines
IUNET_University of Roma “La Sapienza”
- Solar cell
- Thermoelectric cells
IUNET_University of Udine
- Piezoelectric, photovoltaic, thermoelectric energy harvesting devices, circuits and systems.
Mechanical vibration based harvesters.
RF devices & circuits
Grenoble INP_IMEP-LAHC
- Design and test of RF functions
- RF front-end
- IoT Protocols
- Antennas
KTH
- Low power circuit design
UCL
- Modelling and characterization of RF passive and active devices
- Design of CMOS RF circuits and sub-systems
RWTH
- RF Transistors
- RF diodes
- Characterization up to 11GHz
NCSR Demokritos
- RF passive devices (co-planar waveguides, filters, antennas)
- Local low-loss RF substrate for the on-chip integration of devices
UAB
- Modelling and simulation of graphene and post-graphene 2D materials based field effect transistors targeting RF applications
Liverpool
- Antennas and RF power devices & technology
IEMN
- Ultimate thinning and transfer bonding for enhanced RF performance
University of Twente
- RF characterization (up to ~100GHz)
- Device physics, modeling, TCAD
VTT
- Active and passive components and circuits in RF, mm-wave and THz range, antennas
ICN2
- Spin torque induced ferromagnetic resonance
- Quantum control
- Coupling phonons to RF
IUNET_University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Device simulations
- Design and characterization of transceivers operating at RF and mm-waves
- Electrical characterization at wafer level (DC, pulse, I-DLTS)
- RF Load-pull measurements (1.7GHz-2.5GHz, 10GHz)
IUNET_University of Bologna
- UWB localization systems at cm-level
- Experience in IC circuit design for RF applications. Among the blocks composing the front-end of RF transceivers, the circuit activity was principally focused on the design of VCOs and frequency synthesizers.
IUNET_University of Padova
- Design of RF and mm-wave integrated circuits in CMOS, BiCMOS and bipolar technology
- Characterization, physical modeling, reliability and simulation of FETs and diodes based on various binary, ternary and quaternary material systems, such as GaN, GaAs, GaO and Si. Knowledge of electrical, optical, capacitive and thermal characterization techniques for the analysis of device performance, degradation and deep level concentration. Expertise in advanced characterization techniques, such as capacitive, current, transient, optical, admittance, photocurrent and interface states deep level spectroscopy, analysis of dynamic performance, spatially- and spectrally-resolved electroluminescence and photoluminescence – both front- and back-side.
- Reliability investigation of radio frequency micro electromechanical system (RF MEMS) and micro mirrors. In particular investigation of contact degradation of micro switches and long term mechanical viscoelastic mechanical degradation.
IUNET_University of Perugia
- Building block design and testing (LNA, mixers, VCO…) on cellulose-based materials,
- reconfigurable power amplifiers,
- tunable matching networks,
- RFIDs and RFID sensors
- Chipless RFIDs
IUNET_University of Roma “La Sapienza”
- CMOS integrated Oscillators
IUNET_University of Torino
- Power amplifier design on III-V and III-N platforms,
- low-noise amplifier design,
- RF and microwave characterization and modeling,
- physics-based modeling of III-V and III-N devices,
- H-terminated diamond FETs
IUNET_University of Udine
- RF circuit design
- High Speed Serial links
Photonics devices
Grenoble INP_IMEP-LAHC
- Integrated photonics :
- Silicon Photonics
- Glass photonic (ion exchange, 3D integration)
- Hybrid photonics (glass interposer, polymer-glass devices, wafer-bonding and 3D integration)
- Photonic Design and test of optical and electro-optical functions
- 3 D electromagnetic modelling for integrated optics
- Characterization: integrated photonic characterization bench, digital transmission (Radio over Fiber, FFTH…) test benches
IEMN
- Electro-optical interposers for advanced packaging
KTH
- III-V epitaxy (MOVPE) of GaAs and InP-based materials and device structures
- Edge-and surface-emitting lasers and detectors
- Heterogeneous integration
UCL
- Thin SOI photodiodes (UV to visible) with graphene gate, optical reflectors…
- SOI waveguides with graphene modulators
WUT
- Dielectric, conductive and semiconductor materials synthesis for optoelectronic and photonic devices technology
- Full line-up for optical characterization of fabricated materials and structures, i.e., optical spectroscopy, high-resolution laser spectroscopy, spectroscopic ellipsometry, confocal microscopy, high-resolution spectrophotometer with a helium cryostat for absorption and advanced spectrofluorometric system for emission/excitation/fluorescence kinetics measurements, Optical Backscattering Reflectometry (OBR)
RWTH
- Silicon and silicon nitride photonics
- 2D photodetectors
- Multispectral photodetectors
- High speed photodetection
FZJ
- GeSn photonics
NCSRD
- Solar cells
- Theoretical modeling of waves in the micro- and nano-scale
Liverpool
- Utilizing semiconductor optoelectronic devices / systems to realize compact Lab-on-chip equivalents for bio- and chemical sensors
VTT
- Active and passive components and circuits in RF, mm-wave and THz range, antennas
ICN2
- Nanopatterning surfaces and metamaterial design for photonic components
UTwente
- Silicon photonics (fabrication, device physics, characterization)
IUNET_University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Device simulation
- Electrical and optical characterization
IUNET_University of Bologna
- Advanced architectures for silicon based solar cells and optcal MEMS theoretically analyzed by means of accurate TCAD simulations
IUNET_University of Calabria
- Device simulation
- Electrical and optical characterization.
IUNET_University of Padova
- Characterization, physical modeling, reliability and simulation of LEDs, laser diodes, solar cells, multi-quantum well solar cells and photodiodes based on various binary, ternary and quaternary material systems, such as GaN, GaAs, InP, Si and CdTe. Knowledge of electrical, optical, capacitive and thermal characterization techniques for the analysis of device performance, degradation and deep level concentration. Expertise in advanced characterization techniques, such as capacitive, optical, admittance, photocurrent and interface states deep level spectroscopy, spatially- and spectrally-resolved electroluminescence and photoluminescence – both front- and back-side –, analysis of carrier lifetime and quantum efficiency.
IUNET_University of Perugia
- Multi-octave Analog laser predistortion for RoF systems
IUNET_University of Roma “La Sapienza”
- THz detectors
IUNET_University of Torino
- Design of high-speed detectors,
- electroabsorption modulators,
- electro-optic modulators,
- QW lasers,
- III-N LEDs,
- FIR image sensors on MERCATEL,
- QW III-V solar cells,
- passive element modelling and design
IUNET_University of Udine
- Modelling, characterization and optimization of photodetectors
Power devices
Grenoble INP_IMEP-LAHC
- Functional and electrical characterization : Characterization of power devices (on wafer, DC, AC, pulsed 20V to 3kV, temperature -200°C to +300°C)
KTH
- SiC BJT and MOSFETs
UCL
- Simulation and characterization of power devices in harsh environments (temperature, radiations)
WUT
- Detailed electrical characterization, extraction of electrophysical parameters (static and pulse I-V, C-V, stress and sense, breakdown)
NCSRD
- RF passives for power devices
Liverpool
- Oxides and interfaces on GaN: materials characterization
UTwente
- VDMOS, LDMOS, Trench MOS, AlGaN/GaN-HEMTs
- Device physics, characterization, modelling and TCAD
IUNET_ University of Modena
- Electrical characterization at wafer level (DC, pulse, I-DLTS)
- Reliability modeling
- Device simulation
IUNET_ University of Bologna
- Power diodes and transistors based on Silicon and GaN: characterization and modeling of the long-term degradation.
- Physical modeling of degradation, self-heating effects, leakage currents and breakdown conditions in power silicon and wide-bandgap devices.
- Effects of charging and polarization of passivation materials and molding compounds. Experimental characterizations of electrical losses and humidity uptake in new plastic materials.
- MEMS piezoelectric transformers
IUNET_ University of Calabria
- Electrical characterization at wafer level
- Reliability modeling
IUNET_ University of Padova
- Characterization of power MOSFETs and IGBTs
- Characterization of GaN HEMT power MOSFETs
- Characterization, physical modeling, reliability and simulation of FETs – with and without gate insulator -, diodes and natural superjunctions based on various binary, ternary and quaternary material systems, such as GaN, GaAs, GaO and Si. Knowledge of electrical, optical, capacitive and thermal characterization techniques for the analysis of device performance, degradation and deep level concentration. Expertise in advanced characterization techniques, such as capacitive, current, transient, optical, admittance, photocurrent and interface states deep level spectroscopy, analysis of dynamic performance, spatially- and spectrally-resolved electroluminescence and photoluminescence – both front- and back-side.
IUNET_ University of Torino
- III-N power transistors,
- Si power devices,
- EMC integrated circuit design,
- EMI characterization of integrated circuits
IUNET_ University of Pisa
Multiscale modeling (from ab-initio to circuit simulation) of devices based on GaN and SiC. Modeling of defects and traps in GaN and SIC
Organic devices
Grenoble INP-IMEP LaHC
- Analysis of OFET
KTH
- Feasibility study
- Architecture partition
- Design hardware/software
- Test and Validation
NCSRD
- Organic light emitting diodes
- Organic photovoltaics
Liverpool
- Development of low-cost flexible organic circuits for use as key functional block in various mixed signal applications i.e. sensors and displays
- Organic physical device modelling
UTwente
- P3HT OFETs & VOFETs (fabrication)
- Device physics, characterization, Modelling, and TCAD
University of Glasgow
- Simulations of current flow in inorganic molecules
- Link between the undelaying electronic structure (from chemistry point of view) and current flow in molecular electronic devices
VTT
- Printed intelligence, roll-to-roll fabrication
ICN2
- Electronic properties from first-principles
- Simulation of charge transport in organic matter (polaron transport)
IUNET-University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Electrical characterization and modeling of printed devices
IUNET-University of Padova
- Characterization of organic devices for electronics (thin film transistor), optoelectronics (organic LEDs and light emitting transistors), and photovoltaics (polymeric solar cells, dye sensitized solar cells, perovskite solar cells).
- Modelling of organic electronics and photovoltaic devices
- Development, characterization and modeling of organic biosensors for neural interfacing.
IUNET-University of Torino
- Organic solar cells,
- Molecular organic devices
IUNET-University of Perugia
- Electronic on cellulose and on “non conventional materials” (cellulose as a paradigm)
Others
Grenoble INP-IMEP LaHC
- Design and DC/RF characterization of cellulosic material based RF devices
UCL
- Ultra thinning of SOI CMOS dies to a few µm by XeF2
- Transfer of high-quality monolayer graphene on flexible substrate
Uppsala University
- Materials synthesis (PVD, CVD, ALD, solution-phase), e.g. 2D materials & functional oxides
- Printable electronics (CNT-TFTs, graphene transparent conductor, etc.)
- Novel materials and nanophononics for thermoelectrics
- Solution processing of low-dimensionality materials
- Mixed vacuum-solution processing towards fabrication of active and passive devices
RWTH
- Flexible electronics with 2D materials
ICN2
- 2D spintronics
- Electronic properties from first-principles. Modeling different physical properties (structural, piezoelectric, magnetic, thermal, etc.)
- Graphene and 2D materials electronics
- Flexible graphene solution-gated field-effect transistors
- Hydrophobic films
- Defectivity and dimensional metrology of nanopatterned devices
IUNET- University of Pisa
- Ink-jet printed electronics based on 2D materials
Grenoble INP_IMEP-LaHC
- Sensors
- Energy harvesting
- Computation and communication
IEMN
- Smart packaging
- Laser-based micromachining for advanced packaging
UCL
- Design of CMOS systems-on-chip (analog, RF, digital, memories) especially in attached UTBB FD SOI with adaptive back bias
NCSRD
- Mass flow meter (applications in automotive and respiration control)
- Bioanalytical microsystems
University of Glasgow
- Sensors
- Energy harvesting
- Computation and communication
Liverpool
Lab-on-chip:
- Utilizing semiconductor optoelectronic devices / systems to realize compact Lab-on-chip equivalents for bio- and chemical sensors
- Dielectrophoresis; characterisation of cells and nanoparticles; automated bioreactors; biomimetic cell culture, microfluidic cell handling
VTT
- Wireless and zero power systems
- Multi-modal systems
IUNET-University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Circuit design
- Architecture design
- Electrical testing
IUNET-University of Bologna
- IoT sensor nodes with advanced power management for operation with uW energy harvesting
- Energy autonomous nodes for IoT applications: wireless nodes with embedded sensing, processing, communication and actuating capabilities using energy harvesting from surrounding environment. Activity carried out in the framework of joint STMicroelectronics-ARCES laboratory also in the framework of ECSEL Connect project.
IUNET-University of Calabria
- Circuit design
- Architecture design
- Electrical testing
IUNET-Politecnico of Milano
- MEMS systems (sensors + integrated or discrete electronics for specific final applications)
IUNET-University of Perugia
- Embedded system, Lab-on-chip building blocks
IUNET-University of Roma “La Sapienza”
- Integrated platforms for embedded processing and wireless transmission of data to a cloud
- Body sensor networks
- Embedded system design
- Microprocessor design
- FPGA prototyping
- Digital IC design
IUNET-University of Torino
- Embedded systems,
- Smart Systems for Robotics and Biomedical Applications
IUNET-University of Pisa
- Design and characterization of MEMS-based sensors (resonant mass sensors, accelerometers) and actuators (micro mirrors).
- Phononic devices modeling and characterization.
KTH
- Feasibility study
- Architecture partition
- Design hardware/software
- Test and Validation
UCL
- PCB level integration of ultra low power systems :
- Sensors
- Energy harvesting
- Analog and digital signal processing
- RF chips
- Passive RFID tags
- Antennas
UAB
- Device compact modeling for Reliability-Aware Design of ICs.
Liverpool
- ReRAM, ALD processed dielectrics and characterization
VTT
- Sensor systems and networks, RF and communication systems
IUNET-University of Modena and Reggio Emilia
- Circuit design
- Architecture design
- Electrical testing
IUNET-University of Bologna
- Design of sensor systems for structural health monitoring applications
- Interfacing piezoelectric transducers and accelerometers
IUNET-University of Calabria
- Circuit design
- Architecture design
- Electrical testing
IUNET-University of Ferrara
- Solid State Drives
- FPGA with emerging non-volatile memories
IUNET-Politecnico of Milano
- MEMS systems (sensors + integrated or discrete electronics for specific final applications)
IUNET-University of Padova
- AC/DC, DC/DC, DC/AC power conversion design from few watts up to tens of kWatts