In photonics, FBH develops light sources from the near-infrared to the ultra-violet spectral range: high-power diode lasers with excellent beam quality, UV light sources, and hybrid laser modules. Applications range from materials processing, medical technology, and high-precision metrology to optical communication in space.
In quantum technologies, FBH translates laboratory-scale proof-of-concept experiments into robust, application-ready systems. Developments include quantum photonic components, hybrid micro-integrated modules, compact quantum sensors, diamond nanophotonic devices, and photonic quantum chips for secure communication, high-precision measurements, sensors, and computing platforms
In high-frequency electronics, FBH develops high-efficiency multi-functional microwave power amplifiers and millimeter-wave transceivers targeting energy-efficient wireless communications, radar, industrial sensing, and imaging. In addition, the institute specializes in heterointegrated broadband MMICs and high-speed drivers for high-power diode lasers.
Know-how and complete solutions from a single source – from design to industry-ready prototypes
FBH is a center of competence for III-V compound semiconductors covering the full range of capabilities, from design through fabrication to device characterization. Within Research Fab Microelectronics Germany (Forschungsfabrik Mikroelektronik Deutschland – FMD), FBH has joined forces with 14 other German research institutes, thus offering the complete micro and nanoelectronics value chain as a one-stop shop. The institute also contributes to the APECs pilot line, focusing on heterointegration of III-V devices, enabling advanced prototyping and scalable pilot production.
In close cooperation and strategic partnerships with industry, FBH's research results lead to cutting-edge products. The institute also successfully turns innovative product ideas into spin-off companies. With its Prototype Engineering Lab, the institute strengthens its cooperation with customers in industry by turning excellent research results into market-oriented products, processes, and services. The institute thereby offers its international customer base complete solutions and know-how as a one-stop agency – from design to ready-to-use modules and prototypes.
Current research topics:
Photonics
- high-power diode lasers: broad area & bars
- high-brightness & narrowband diode lasers
- hybrid laser modules (cw & pulsed): from NIR to UV spectral range, e.g. for biophotonics, laser sensors, …
- nitride laser diodes for the blue & UV spectral range
- UV LEDs, e.g. for sensors, disinfection, medical & production technology, …
Integrated Quantum Technology
- electro-optical components & hybrid micro-integrated modules
- integrated quantum sensors based on atomic gases
- quantum light for photonic quantum sensing & quantum communication
- nanostructured diamond systems & materials
- quantum emitters & nanofabricated optical waveguide chips
III-V Electronics
- GaN microwave transistors, MMICs & frontends
- advanced power amplifier concepts for the wireless infrastructure, radar & space applications
- integrated circuits with InP HBTs for the 100…500 GHz frequency range
- high-speed drivers for laser diodes & broadband optoelectronic transceivers
- power electronics based on GaN, Ga2O3 & AlN
- THz transistor detectors, scanners & arrays for imaging
III-V Technology
- epitaxy (MOVPE) of GaAs- & GaN-based layer structures for devices
- in situ control techniques for MOVPE
- complete process line for GaAs, InP, GaN, AlN & SiC devices on 2" - 4" wafers (expansion up to 200 mm) & wafer parts
- InP HBT technology for mm-wave & THz applications, hetero-integrated SiGe-BiCMOS/InP-HBT foundry offered within APECS
- mounting & assembly
