Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB
Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB

Network & Cooperations

IISB – National & International Partner

Originating from its headquarter in the south of Erlangen, right within the southern campus of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität of Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU), the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB has a rich network of partnerships and cooperation at its disposal.

Sustainable research requires interdisciplinary input and extensive networking. A principle vividly lived by since the institute’s foundation. Among others, this is illustrated by the IISB’s branches, the first being Nuremberg-West, which is situated on the areal of ‘Energie Campus Nürnberg’ (EnCN). The second to mention is the branch lab ‘Technologiezentrum Halbleitermaterialien THM‘ in Freiberg / Saxony, which is operated in close collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and is managed by Freiberg’s technical University ‘TU Bergakademie’. Thus situating the THM within reach of Germany’s hotspot for semiconductor technologies. Over and above that, various national and international groups, associations and partnerships in research and industry actively shape the work and progress of the Fraunhofer IISB.

Examples include ‘The European Center for Power Electronics’ (ECPE), ‘The Bavarian Clusters for Power Electronics and Mechtronics and Automation’ as well as ‘The German Crystal Association DGKK e.V.’. In conjunction with Fraunhofer IIS and Fraunhofer ISC, Fraunhofer IISB is main coordinator of the joint Bavarian energy research project SEEDs and original member of the ‘Leistungszentrum Elektroniksysteme’ (LZE).

Fraunhofer Gesellschaft

University FAU

Regional

Groups & Commitees

Young Talents

 

Regional & Forward-thinking

 

The close collaboration of Fraunhofer IISB and the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen Nuremberg (FAU) is living proof that partnership can be born from vicinity. Visible evidence of the joint forces’ success are among others the FAU’s chairs of Electron Devices (LEB) and Energy Electronics (LEE), which traditionally are headed in personal union by members of the institute’s and chair’s board.

The LEB is situated in close proximity to the facilities of the IISB and, due to a cooperation agreement, jointly operates cleanroom halls as well as other laboratories. In contrast, the LEE is located within the ‘Energie Campus Nürnberg’ (EnCN), which is a R&D platform for the development and demonstration of a complete energy supply chain based on renewable energy sources.

 

 

Well trained and highly dedicated professionals form the basis of success. The more important it is to inspire young talents for the diverse topic areas of the IISB. Within the framework of the ‘Girl’s Day’ female junior researchers are given the chance to gather their first hands-on experience in the field. While ‘The Long Night of Science’, which addresses the broad public, allows for a glimpse behind the institute’s scenes. In the light of promotion of the young, the IISB is also home to the student lead team of ‘TechFak EcoCar’ and, substitutionary for the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, arranges the annual DRIVE-E-Academy in collaboration with the ‘Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung’ (BMBF).

Focus Projects

 

Research Fab Microelectronics Germany

FMD

Fraunhofer IISB is partner of the Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (FMD). FMD is the largest cross-site R&D cooperation for micro- and nanoelectronics in Europe.

FMD links the research and development infrastructure and the technological know-how of eleven Fraunhofer institutes from within the Group for Microlectronics, as well as two Leibniz institutes FBH and IHP.

 

European Center for Power Electronics

ECPE

ECPE European Center for Power Electronics e.V. was founded on the initiative of leading power electronics industries as an industry-driven Research Network.

ECPE promotes education, innovation, science, research and technology transfer in the area of Power Electronics in Europe.

 

Leistungszentrum Elektroniksysteme

LZE

Leistungszentrum Elektroniksysteme (LZE) is a cooperation of Fraunhofer Gesellschaft, its Institutes IIS and IISB, the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) as well as further research and industry partners.

LZE offers a unique environment for high-class research on electronic systems.

 

Chair of Energy Electronics

LEE

Prof. Dr. Martin März (provisional director IISB) is heading the Chair of Energy Electronics (LEE) of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. LEE is the first chair grown out of the 'Energie Campus Nürnberg' (EnCN).

The chair conducts research on current topics in the field of power electronics for the electric power supply. Beside stationary decentralized electrical power systems, the addressed application fields also include the power-nets in vehicles, ships, railways, and airplanes.

 

Energie Campus Nürnberg

EnCN

Energie Campus Nürnberg (EnCN) is a R&D platform for the development and demonstration of a complete energy supply chain based on renewable energy sources.

In the EnCN, IISB is working within the project “NET – electrical nets”, engaging in efficient solutions for power electronic systems for energy flow control and for interfaces and electrical storage in the power grid of the future.

 

Chair of Electron Devices

LEB

The Chair of Electron Devices (LEB) of the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg is headed by Prof. Dr. Martin März (provisional director).

Within the framework of a cooperation agreement, IISB and LEB not only jointly operate the University‘s cleanroom hall and other laboratories, but also work closely together with regard to teaching and research. The cooperation allows to cover the entire chain of topics from basic research to the transfer to industry.

 

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DRIVE-E Program

DRIVE-E Academy is a project of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft to promote young scientists in the field of electromobility.

Within the project tomorrow’s creative talents meet first-class experts in the field of electromobility, being provided with an excellent entry to the complex group of themes of the topic as well as hands-on experience. The climax each year is the award of the DRIVE-E students prize.

 

TechFak EcoCar

EcoCar

An example for a successful cooperation with students from FAU is the interdisciplinary group project ‘TechFak EcoCar’. Within this project, the student team modified an outdated electric vehicle with up-to-date drive train components.

IISB supports the EcoCar-team with technical knowledge, components for the electrification, as well as laboratory equipment and testing facilities for the vehicle modification. For some students, the EcoCar-project was the starting point for a future career at IISB.