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.
The IHP's research focuses on economically relevant topics that are used in:






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IHP, eMemory and its subsidiary PUFsecurity Break Ground on Open Access to Hardware PUF-based Security IP in Europe
For the first time, world-class security IP for silicon Root of Trust is now available for academic research – thanks to a new collaboration between IHP – Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics, eMemory and its subsidiary PUFsecurity.
External press release: Connect Four: New Semiconductor for Future Computer Chips
Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich and the Leibniz Institute for Innovative Microelectronics (IHP) have developed a material that has never existed before: a stable alloy of carbon, silicon, germanium, and tin. The new compound, abbreviated as CSiGeSn, opens up exciting possibilities for applications at the interface of electronics, photonics, and quantum technology.
The future of open-source silicon was widely debated at IHP – summary of the FSiC 2025 conference
From 2 to 4 July 2025, the fifth Free Silicon Conference (FSiC) took place at IHP – Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics in Frankfurt (Oder), one of the most important events in Europe dedicated to open design tools and the free ecosystem for creating integrated circuits, also known as open-source silicon.
Discovering talent, developing potential: Promoting physics on a national scale
Young talents honoured at the 35th Brandenburg State Olympics in Physics
Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli appointed to lead new IHP Junior Research Group
The IHP is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Costanza Lucia Manganelli as leader of the new Junior Research Group “Computational Materials Engineering“ as part of the IHP's internal program for the promotion of outstanding young scientists.
IHP Partner in EU Chips Design Platform
Consortium to facilitate access to design infrastructure, training, and capital for European fabless semiconductor startups, small and medium enterprises and research organizations