Organization

Imec’s research is grouped into five business lines:

  1. The business line imec core CMOS works on all aspects of further increasing the density and power of logic and memory ICs. Currently, the focus is on (sub)22nm technology nodes. The work includes exploring new device architectures, new materials, and new process steps for logic, DRAM, and non-volatile memory (such as Flash).
  2. With imec CMORE (CMOS-based heterogeneous integration), imec focuses on integration, advanced packaging, silicon nanophotonics, and power electronics. This business line also offers a design, prototyping, and small-volume service for heterogeneous ICs.
  3. The business line Human++ works on innovative solutions in the healthcare domain. Within Human++, imec and Holst Centre develop technologies for wearable and implantable body area networks, with low-power components, radios and sensors. A second topic is life sciences, where R&D focuses on finding better diagnostics and cures.
  4. With its business imec Energy, imec works on finding solutions for a more sustainable generation and use of energy. This includes R&D on photovoltaics and power electronics.
  5. The imec Smart Systems business line is concerned with power-efficient green radios, large-area electronics, wireless autonomous transducer systems and systems-in-foil, and innovative visualization systems.