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Cu-Based Nanoplasmonic Waveguide for Electronic-Photonic Integrated Circuit
IME researchers have developed a horizontal Cu-based nanoplasmonic waveguide for various electronic-photonic integrated circuit (EPIC) components. The waveguide is fabricated on silicon-on-insulator (SOI) platform using standard CMOS technology and it exhibits competitive performance with that from reported simulation studies. The Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) with the Cu-based waveguide displays normalised insertion loss of ~2.2 dB (vs 1 – 2 dB) and extinction ratio of ~18.7 dB (vs 20 dB) at total length of just 7 µm (vs tens of micrometers) when compared to MZI using Si-based waveguide. The waveguide is expected to bridge the dimension mismatch between electronic and optical components to realise a wider range of functionalities in optical devices.
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Novel CMOS-Compatible and Cost-Effective Method to Fabricate Silicon-Based Sub-Nanometre Waveguide
IME researchers have developed a novel CMOS-compatible approach to fabricate a sub-100-nm slot waveguide. The approach employs sacrificial spacer layer deposition and etching as a critical step before conventional waveguide etching to realise the high resolution patterns for sub-100nm slot. With this approach, the high-resolution patterns in the waveguide can be fabricated using readily available DUV lithography system instead of expensive Electron Beam Lithography or Focused Ion Beam etching. Using the same approach, a channel-slot coupler is also fabricated. The successful demonstration of the channel-slot coupler and sub-100-nm slot waveguide in a Mach-Zehnder interferometer (MZI) structure validates the viability of the approach for the fabrication of other low dimension photonic devices that require high resolution patternings.
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Implantable Polyimide Cable for Multichannel High-Data-Rate Neural Recording Microsystems
IME researchers have described the characterisation of a polyimide (PI) ribbon cable, an integral component for minimising post implantation injury in the brain. The PI cable is designed and fabricated, followed by the systematic investigation of its characteristics, electrical properties and cell behaviours. Intracellular staining tests show same level of cell growth on the PI cable and negative control, indicating that the PI cable does not result in significant acute cytotoxicity. Electrical characterisation results show that the PI cable meets the requirement for data and power transmission between intracranial and extracranial units. This study provides a fundamental first step to ensuring the safe implantation of PI cables in the human body.
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Applied Materials and A*STAR’s Institute of Microelectronics to Drive Advanced 3D Chip Packaging with World-Class R&D Lab in Singapore
Singapore, 7 March 2012 – Applied Materials, Inc., the global leader in providing manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display and solar photovoltaic industries, and the Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a world-renowned research institute under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), officially opened the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Packaging at Singapore’s Science Park II today. Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr. Lim Hng Kiang, presided at today’s opening ceremony... more
To view the video of the Inauguration Ceremony, please click here.
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IME Attachment Student Receives High Achievement Award in the 26th NUS Faculty of Engineering Innovation and Research Award Competition
Singapore, 9 May 2012 – Mr Chua Geng Li, a student attached to A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) has clinched the High Achievement Award in the 26th Innovation and Research Award (IRA) competition held by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Faculty of Engineering (FOE). The award recognises Geng Li’s outstanding achievements in his research project titled “Free standing metal electrode for electro-mechanical non-volatile memory”... more
A*STAR Institute Of Microelectronics And Picosun Announce A Joint Initiative To Develop Advanced Atomic Layer Deposition Technology For Next Generation Memories And Solar Cells
Singapore, 27 March 2012 - A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Picosun Oy, a Finland-based global manufacturer of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment, have announced a partnership to develop advanced ALD techniques to enable continuing growth in the areas of next generation memories and solar cells... more
QuantuMDx Group And A*STAR Institute Of Microelectronics To Bring Nanowire Based DNA Sequencing To Market
Singapore, 26 March 2012 - A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME), has signed a research collaboration agreement with QuantuMDx Group (QMDx), a UK based biotech company which is developing a range of portable technologies for diagnostics, DNA sequencing and proteomics. Under this collaboration, IME will further advance QMDx’s DNA sequencing nanowire biosensor to the point of commercialization... more
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Seeking a Challenging and Rewarding Career in the area of Microelectronics Research? Exciting career opportunities await you at IME...
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- Scientist - 3D Integration
- Scientist - Advanced Packaging
- Scientist - Analog & Mixed-Signal IC
- Scientist - Analog & Mixed Signal IC (High-Performance Frequency Synthesis)
- Scientist - Analog & Mixed-Signal IC (Very-High-Speed Data Conversion)
- Scientist - Biomedical IC
- Scientist - Biosensor
- Scientist - Emerging NVM
- Scientist - Finite Element Modeling
- Scientist - Silicon Photonics, Active Devices
- Scientist - Silicon Photonics, High-Speed Signal Processing & Transmission
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Beside the above mentioned vacancies, we are constantly seeking talented PhD candidates who have a passion for research in the areas of Nano-Electronics, Nano-Photonics, Nano-MEMS, Bio-Electronics, Bio Photonics, Medical Devices, Advanced Packaging, Ultra Low Power, Wireless and High Band Width. Pertinent industry experiences will be an added advantage.
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December 2011 - IME Takes Gold and Bronze Prize at Inaugural Chip Design Competition at ISIC 2011
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November 2011 - IME Congratulates Winners of Young Researcher Collaborative Grant Award
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November 2011 - IME Team Receives IES Prestigious Engineer Achievement Award 2011 for High Performance Si Photonics and Plasmonics
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October 2011 - A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics Receives ISO 13485 (Medical Devices Standard) Certification
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October 2011 - IME Attachment Student Wins Bronze Medal At The 5th TSMC Outstanding Student Research Award
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September 2011 - IME Named Finalist for World Technology Award for Second Year Running
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