News: Suppliers
2 October 2023
Semilab and Fraunhofer IISB form long-term strategic partnership
Metrology equipment firm Semilab ZRT of Budapest, Hungary has agreed to form a long-term strategic partnership with Fraunhofer IISB (Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology) in Erlangen, Germany. Within the framework of the cooperation, a demo lab will be opened with a focus on developing metrology and inspection solutions for wide-bandgap semiconductor materials.
Semilab describes itself as a strategic metrology supplier and innovation partner for wafer manufacturers and IC device makers in the More-than-Moore market segment, providing both in-line and R&D metrology solutions. Specifically, the firm provides non-contact capacitance–voltage (CV) metrology for silicon carbide (SiC), adding that its market share is growing for epitaxy thickness and resistivity monitoring.
Fraunhofer IISB specializes in wide-bandgap semiconductors and efficient power electronics, combining device expertise with complex system development, especially for e-mobility and sustainable energy supply. By bundling its activities in two business units Power Electronic Systems and Semiconductors, it spans the entire value chain, from basic materials through semiconductor device, process and module technologies, to complete electronics and energy systems. As a center of excellence in Europe for silicon carbide, IISB is said to be a pioneer in developing highly efficient power electronics, even for extreme requirements. This extends from material, through processing, to device development, supported by providing metrology solutions.
It is reckoned that the strategic partnership between Semilab and Fraunhofer IISB will allow the utilization of their respective resources and global networks to develop innovative silicon carbide processes and metrologies.
