Lead application RFID sensor technology
We also use our research results for the development of RFID sensor transponder ICs and ASICs, which can be used to achieve battery-free digital sensors. Such sensors can then be supplied with energy and read out via the NFC functionality of smartphones, for example. Typical applications are digital rapid tests or maintenance-free sensors in industrial environments. Our ICs differ from other solutions through effective power management functionalities and integrated sensor interfaces.
Contact
Contact
Eric Schäfer, M. Sc.
Head of Microelectronics / Branch Office Erfurt
eric.schaefer(at)imms.de+49 (0) 361 663 25 35
Eric Schäfer and his team research Integrated sensor systems, especially CMOS-based biosensors, ULP sensor systems and AI-based design and test automation. The results are being incorporated into research on the lead applications Sensor systems for in-vitro diagnostics and RFID sensor technology. It will assist you with services for the development of Integrated circuits and with IC design methods.
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HoLoDEC
IMMS researches ultra-low-power architectures (ULP) and circuit concepts as well as energy-efficient edge-AI systems with overall system energy modeling
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StorAIge
We are researching the use of ultra-low power embedded memories in wireless sensor front-end ICs for monitoring the condition of wind turbines and individual plants produced in greenhouses.
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EXPRESS
IMMS is working on autonomous modular sensor systems for cost-effective options for data collection in agriculture.
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RoMulus
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Reinhard Jurisch, microsensys
”IMMS, being the sole research institute in Thüringen for microelectronic applications, has a central role for enterprises like ours in the region, acting as technology partner and coordinator for joint industrial research with public funding.“
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Dr. Jörg Weber, Analytik Jena
”The work offers great potential for industrial applications, but also for growing markets in life science and medical technology, where we see a rising demand for intelligent microelectronic sensors.“
Application of the Expert Design Plan Methodology on an Ultra-Low-Power Sensor Frontend
Lorenz Renner1. Ralf Sommer1,2. Yannick Uhlmann3.2025 21th International Conference on Synthesis, Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Methods and Applications to Circuit Design (SMACD), July 7 - 10, 2025, Istanbul, Turkey
1IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige GmbH, Ehrenbergstraße 27, 98693 Ilmenau, Germany. 2Technische Universität Ilmenau, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Electronic Circuits and Systems Group, Ilmenau, 98693, Germany. 3Electronics & Drives, Reutlingen University, Reutlingen, Germany.Demonstration einer automatisierten Bewässerungssteuerung für den Obstbau
Silvia Krug1.Thüringer Kirschentag 2025, 25. Juni 2025, Thüringer Landesamt für Landwirtschaft und Ländlichen Raum, Lehr- und Versuchszentrum Gartenbau (LVG), Erfurt
1IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige GmbH, 98693 Ilmenau, Germany.High-Sensitive Demodulator with Built-in Negative Offset Comparator for Passive UHF RFID Tags
Rohit Kesharwani1. Andre Jäger1. Martin Grabmann. Georg Gläser. Eric Schäfer1.IEEE RFID-TA 2024, Forum for advancing RFID technology and practice, Daytona Beach, FL, USA, December 18–20, 2024
1IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige GmbH, Ehrenbergstraße 27, 98693 Ilmenau, Germany.High-Sensitive Demodulator with Built-in Negative Offset Comparator for Passive UHF RFID Tags
Rohit Kesharwani1. Andre Jäger1. Martin Grabmann. Georg Gläser. Eric Schäfer1.2024 IEEE International Conference on RFID Technology and Applications (RFID-TA), Daytona Beach, FL, USA, 2024, pp. 109-112, DOI: doi.org/10.1109/RFID-TA64374.2024.10965142
1IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige GmbH, Ehrenbergstraße 27, 98693 Ilmenau, Germany.
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Development of embedded systems
We develop embedded systems for you as complete solutions consisting of sensors and actuators, signal processing and communications technology as well as open-loop and closed-loop controls.
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Integrated Circuits
We offer the design and realisation of application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) in CMOS, BiCMOS and SOI technologies. We achieve well-performing ASICs with our first runs (first-time right silicon).
Research field
Integrated sensor systems
Here we investigate miniaturised systems manufactured in semiconductor technology consisting of microelectronic components for sensors applications, as well as methods to design these highly complex systems efficiently and safely.
Core topic
ULP sensor systems
We research and develop ultra-low-power (ULP) sensor systems that require very little power and have integrated energy management components. Our goal is to use them to open up new applications for the Internet of Things.