Fraunhofer IISB - Institut für integrierte Systeme und Bauelementetechnologie

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Innovative power electronics for safety and resilience—from research to application.

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Fraunhofer IISB develops power electronics across the entire value chain, from raw materials to complete systems. With a focus on wide-bandgap semiconductors, its system solutions serve the core areas of civil security, prevention, and defense with robust energy systems, drive technology, and operation under extreme conditions—to strengthen European resilience and sovereignty. In the UxS sector, the IISB works on drone and robot systems, use cases, and field tests.

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The Fraunhofer IISB is one of the leading institutes for wide- and ultra-wide-bandgap power semiconductors and power electronic systems. We cover the entire value chain—from raw materials through assembly and interconnection technology to highly integrated energy systems, drive inverters, and battery storage systems. Our research focuses on developing efficient, robust, and scalable electronic solutions for mobility, energy, and security applications, even under extreme environmental conditions. Products such as SiC components, modular inverters, drone platforms, and innovative sensor technology round out our portfolio. Our services include development, prototyping, system integration, testing, and consulting. Our excellent infrastructure, our network, our in-depth experience in collaborative projects, and our commitment to strict confidentiality make us the ideal partner for technology development, as well as for funded projects and direct commissions under the GHV.

Technology / Research

• The complete power electronics value chain as a key enabler for a wide range of applications in security and defense: from raw materials to semiconductor devices to complete systems
• Development and manufacturing of wide bandgap and ultra-wide bandgap power semiconductors (e.g., SiC, GaN), sensors, and specialty devices
• Crystalline substrates and layers of (ultra-)wide-bandgap semiconductors (e.g., AlN)
• Assembly and interconnection technology for power electronics modules and systems
• Integration, testing, and scaling of power electronic systems for applications ranging from kW to MW, optimized for space and weight with the highest power densities and efficiencies
• Application-specific adaptation and operation under extreme environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, pressure, vibration, radiation), cryogenically cooled power electronics & motors
• Innovative power supply solutions (e.g., battery storage, energy management, fuel cell systems)
• Electric powertrains for mobility (road, air, rail, water) in all size classes, with a particular focus on automotive and aviation
• Systems for stationary and mobile power supply under extreme environmental conditions, decentralized energy systems
• Development of electronic infrastructure for safety-critical and defense-related applications, resilient networks, DC networks
• Drone and UxS system platforms, sensor technology, and intelligent data analysis (e.g., for early fire detection)
• Cleanroom, laboratory, and testing infrastructure at the highest technical level
• Rapid adaptation of civilian innovations through broad application expertise
• National and European collaborative projects to promote innovation and technological sovereignty, as well as technology access for companies
• VS-NfD infrastructure and trained personnel, with separate IT and laboratory facilities

Products / (Service) Offerings

Products:

• Wide bandgap and ultra-wide bandgap power semiconductors (e.g., SiC and GaN devices)
• Sensor and specialty devices (Si, SiC) for harsh operating environments (radiation, high temperatures, …)
• Power electronics modules
• Compact and modular inverter and converter systems
• Battery storage solutions and energy management systems
• Electric powertrains and components for mobility and industry
• Drone platforms with integrated high-performance electronics
• Sensor and monitoring systems for safety-critical applications
• Decentralized energy grids

Services:

• Development and manufacturing of base materials, semiconductor devices, and systems
• System integration and technology transfer for industrial partners
• Prototyping and field testing (e.g., for UxS and energy systems)
• Simulation, design, and optimization of power electronic systems
• Reliability and environmental testing in our own test laboratory
• Consulting on technologies, innovation management, and project coordination
• Collaboration in national and European research projects
• Access to cleanroom and laboratory infrastructure for partners and customers