Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics
The Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics (IHP) is the worldwide leading competence center for silicon-germanium technology.
We conduct cutting-edge research and development into silicon-based systems, high-frequency circuits and technologies for wireless and broadband communication. As a transition between basic research and application-oriented applications, the institute makes significant contributions to the innovative strength and ability of Germany and Europe as a location.
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The MobiRobAI Project – an Innovative Approach to Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
The MobiRobAI project, launched in October 2024, is the next step in building innovative technological capabilities in the border regions of Poland and Germany. It is the result of cooperation between the Space Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Zielona Góra and the IHP.
IHP and Nagoya University, Japan, jointly develop next-generation semiconductor technologies
IHP has been working closely with the University of Nagoya, Japan, for many years. The partnership involves research collaboration in the fields of silicon germanium epitaxy (SiGe), nanotechnology and advanced semiconductor and optoelectronic devices. In addition to research into new semiconductor technologies, the partnership includes an intensive exchange of scientists and students to share…
Two Research and Transfer Awards 2025 for IHP cooperative activities
Technical University of Applied Sciences Wildau has awarded two prestigious prizes to teams associated with IHP, one for an outstanding transfer-oriented achievement and one for an outstanding research-oriented achievement.
Brandenburg Future Day 2025 at IHP - We open our doors to young people!
IHP - Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics has once again opened its doors to young talents and those interested in technology for Future Day 2025. This suc-cessful annual event, which is aimed at girls and boys from all over Brandenburg, offers the opportunity to get to know the fascinating world of microelectronics and innovative technologies.
Best paper award at IEEE Latin-American Test Symposium for IHP researchers!
IHP scientists, along with researchers from Brandenburg University of Technology, University of Rostock, and University of Potsdam, won the best paper award at the 26th IEEE Latin American Test Symposium (LATS) 2025, held from March 11-14, in San Andrés Island, Colombia.
External press release: ‘InSekt’ project launched by IHP, TH Wildau and Fraunhofer IPMS - goal: reducing security risks with artificial intelligence in IT networks
A recently launched interdisciplinary research project at Brandenburg universities and research institutions with the catchy acronym ‘InSeKT’ is developing new ideas to better utilise artificial intelligence (AI) at the edges of IT networks, so-called ‘edges’.