15:15 – 15:35
A Large Area, Panel-based sensor platform
Most sensor technologies are based on Silicon, wafer-based technology. This offers advantages in miniaturization and integration of advanced electronics. There is, however, a large application space in which there is a big advantage of having large sensor surfaces. Examples of these can be found in Non-Destructive Testing (e.g. pipeline or aircraft inspection) or medical imaging (e.g. wearable patches for continuous patient monitoring).
These applications require large area, low-cost, in some cases even flexible, sensor surfaces. To serve these needs IMEC is developing a large area sensor platform that is based on Flat-Panel Display compatible technology. In this presentation we will explain the benefits of this technology platform, and zoom in on our lead application for driving this technology: ultrasound medical imaging.
Dr. Erwin Hijzen
imec
Erwin Hijzen received his PhD in Applied Physics from the Delft University of Technology. After that he has worked for Philips and NXP in the area of semiconductor technology, holding different R&D positions. He is currently working for IMEC, as director for the MEMS ultrasound program.
imec
Company Profile
Imec is a world-leading research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies. Leveraging its state-of-the-art R&D infrastructure and the expertise of over 6,500 employees, imec drives innovation in semiconductor and system scaling, artificial intelligence, silicon photonics, connectivity, and sensing.
Imec’s advanced research powers breakthroughs across a wide range of industries, including computing, health, automotive, energy, infotainment, industry, agrifood, and security. Through IC-Link, imec guides companies through every step of the chip journey – from initial concept to full-scale manufacturing – delivering customized solutions tailored to meet the most advanced design and production needs.
Imec collaborates with global leaders across the semiconductor value chain, as well as with technology companies, start-ups, academia, and research institutions in Flanders and worldwide. Headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, imec has research facilities in Belgium, across Europe and the USA, and representation on three continents. In 2024, imec reported revenues of €1.034 billion.
Further information on imec can be found at www.imec-int.com.
