Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFTFor applications in sensing and wireless data transmission, Fraunhofer EMFT covers the entire value chain in RF design. Our RF design services range from IP development of active and passive circuits, including simulation and verification, through RFIC design of RF and mmW frequency synthesizers to precise characterization. On this basis, we realize complete RF systems tailored to your application.
RF Design for Sensing and Wireless Systems
From RF circuit design to complete radio frequency systems
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RF Applications
RF Sensor systems
RF sensor systems use electromagnetic waves in the radio frequency range. They are used in numerous applications to detect objects, measure distances, track movements, or analyze material properties, such as:
- Mobility: for navigation, collision avoidance, traffic monitoring
- Security applications: for motion sensing, presence detection, imaging
- Material analysis: ground probing, non-destructive testing
RF sensor systems can also be used for dielectric spectroscopy, e.g. in
- Smart farming: for plant health monitoring, soil analysis
- Medical testing: for heartrate and respiratory activity measurement
- Environmental monitoring: for identifying microplastics and other contaminants
Wireless Communication
RF systems are the fundamental technology behind wireless communication. They work by encoding data onto radio waves and transmitting them through the air. The technology is used for wireless data transmission in long-range communications, varying from few meters (e.g. Bluetooth) to thousands of kilometers (e.g. satellite links).
Quantum Computing
In quantum computing, specifically for superconducting and spin qubits, RF chips are used for control and readout. They generate and detect the precise microwave pulses (typically 4–8 GHz) that manipulate and measure qubit states. The chips must offer ultra-low noise and high amplitude accuracy, in order to avoid decoherence. They must also consume extremely low power and remain functional in cryocenig temperatures at 4 Kelvin or lower.
Why Partner with Us for RF Design
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- One partner for the entire development chain: from ASIC design to the complete system
- RF and mixed-signal expertise combined for optimized system performance
- Heterogeneous integration of different materials and technologies in one system
- Technology-neutral consulting: we choose the technologies that best fit your application
- New form factors: flat, bendable and flexible systems thanks to our flexible hybrid electronics expertise