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Sensing and actuation

Explore imec’s CMOS-based sensing and actuation innovations.

Sensor and actuator devices are multiplying in both consumer and professional domains. That’s in no small part due to the exceptional capability of semiconductor technology to downscale prices and form factors.

Imec aims to extend this path and enable new applications in domains such as life sciences and agrifood. We work on a wide array of sensor-actuator technologies – and their integration into comprehensive solutions.

Learn more about these technologies by clicking the images below. Or contact us directly for more information.

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Optical sensing

Explore imec’s unique expertise in the development of CMOS- and photonics-based image sensors.

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MEMS-based ultrasound transducers
Ultrasound transducer technology

Take advantage of imec’s MEMS-based ultrasound transducer expertise and foundry-installed platform.

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Radar and LiDAR sensing

Learn more about imec’s development of high-resolution and compact radar and LiDAR solutions.

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Sensor data fusion

Learn more about imec’s data fusion solutions for diverse sensor types across a wide range of applications.

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IoT sensors

Dive into innovative solutions for sensor networks, high-speed networks and sensor technologies.

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Some examples of what we have done

Article Robots

Research update

Safety meets speed
eyeo rendering

Press

Eyeo raises €15 million to give cameras perfect eyesight
PR OFC

Press

photonic code-division multiplexing FMCW 144GHz distributed radar
Article 140 GHz radar

Blog

140 GHz radar: smarter, safer cars within everyone’s reach
PR Lead-free quantum dots

Press

SWIR sensor with lead-free quantum dot photodiodes
Earth observation spectral imaging
More efficient Earth observation thanks to on-chip spectral imaging
PR HSI sensor

Press

Next-generation sensor for multi- and hyperspectral imaging
thin film pinned photodiode

Featured in the media

Pioneering semiconductor design for sensing light beyond the visible
Render of the nanowell FET single DNA

Research update

Nanowell field-effect transistor for highly sensitive molecular detection
Ultra-high-speed imaging

Testimonial

Capturing reality at 326,000 frames per second
PR Ultralux

Press

Perovskite LEDs, a thousand times brighter than OLEDs
PR Gigapixels

Press

Imec Presents Fundamentally New Way to Render Colors with Sub-micron Pixel Sizes that Revolutionizes Camera Performance

What can we do for you?

  • We offer flexible collaboration models ranging from pure contract research for concept design, prototyping and low volume manufacturing, to full support in process technology transfer and licensing to a CMOS foundry for high-volume production ramp-up.
  • We offer custom product development with strong engagement model of collaboration matching your own internal R&D team objectives.

Why work with us?

  • Our comprehensive expertise includes image processing expertise, HW and SW system design, calibration, simulation and more.
  • Our unique CMOS semiconductor infrastructure includes a 1 billion euro state-of-the-art 200mm and 300mm cleanroom for process technology development.
  • Ideal environment from early prototyping to ramping up small-volume production of up to 500 wafers per year per project.

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You could be one of these builders. Whether you are an engineer or an operator, a consultant or PhD student, we need a versatile group of people to help us create positive change.

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