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Compound Semiconductors
Most chips are made from a single element – silicon, whereas compound semiconductors combine two or more elements from the periodic table.
Compound semiconductors offer superior power and speed and are crucial for next generation applications such as EV power electronics, and 5/6G data transmission.
Photonics
Photonics is the science that underpins technologies to generate, control, manipulate, and detect light. It supports a wide range of applications including data communications, optical computing, LiDAR, optical sensing, and renewable energy sources such as high-efficiency solar panels. Photonic integration is key to enabling the growth of data-hungry AI by reducing the energy and environmental cost of moving huge amounts of data around in datacentres. Integrated photonics will also be a critical component for IoT sensors and their connectivity.
MEMS
Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) are tiny devices that combine mechanical and electrical components. These miniature systems are usually smaller than a grain of sand and can include sensors, actuators, and other tiny parts. MEMS technology is essential in various everyday applications, from smartphones and cars to medical devices and industrial machines.
MEMS sensors, such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, detect changes in motion and orientation. For example, they enable your phone to switch between portrait and landscape modes or help stabilize images in your camera. In cars, MEMS sensors contribute to safety features like airbag deployment and electronic stability control.
Quantum
Quantum technologies are emerging technologies that exploit the laws of quantum mechanics to create novel devices and protocols. These new quantum devices may not only perform better than their classical counterpart, but they will also revolutionize fields such as computing, communication, and sensing.