TU Delft Microelectronics Expands Research Horizons

2025-01-28 semicon

Delft, Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
The Department of Microelectronics at TU Delft enhances research in semiconductors, photonics, and optomechatronics, bolstering the Netherlands’ semiconductor industry advancements.

Department Overview and Capabilities

The Department of Microelectronics at TU Delft stands as a significant research hub with approximately 30 faculty members and over 180 scientific staff [1]. The department’s research spans across seven specialized groups, focusing on crucial applications in healthcare, telecommunications, and smart grids [1]. Their work encompasses multiple disciplines, particularly in the development of diagnostic technology, including high-Tesla MRI and ultrasound sensors, as well as implantable stimulators [1].

Breakthrough in Carbon Dielectrics

A notable achievement came from TU Delft researchers, led by Fufei An, who developed ultrathin quasi-2D amorphous carbon dielectrics for nanoelectronics [4]. This innovative solution-based method enables the creation of freestanding films on 3-inch wafers with just 1-2 atomic layers of amorphous carbon [4]. The material demonstrates impressive characteristics, including resistivity higher than 1 × 10^9 Ω⋅cm and a breakdown field of approximately 20 MV⋅cm⁻¹ [4], making it particularly suitable for applications in graphene and molybdenum disulfide transistors.

Advanced Radar and Sensing Technologies

The department is making significant strides in radar technology through its Microwave Sensing, Signals & Systems Group. Recent research led by Botao Sun, Ignacio Roldan, and Francesco Fioranelli has achieved breakthrough results in automotive applications [5]. Their work has demonstrated over 65% of LiDAR detection performance and a 13.2% improvement in vehicle detection probability [5]. The research utilizes the RaDelftdataset, comprising 16,975 frames across seven driving scenes in Delft, Netherlands [5].

Future Directions and Community Engagement

The department’s commitment to advancement is evident in its upcoming Microelectronics Research Day 2025, featuring prominent speakers from international institutions including imec, Cambridge University, Infineon, and Nokia [2][6]. This event, chaired by Kofi Makinwa and Massimo Mastrangeli, will showcase the department’s achievements and foster collaboration within the microelectronics community [2][6]. The department continues to push boundaries in various fields, from terahertz communications to energy-efficient electronics [1].

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