Alexander Zimmer, X-FAB Global Services GmbH, Erfurt

“For several years we have been active in the development of novel single photon detectors, so-called SPADs. The specification and characterisation of these detectors are a great challenge. IMMS was able to offer us valuable support due to its many years of experience in the field of measurement technology and circuit design for optical sensors. In addition to the possibilities for methodology development, system integration plays a major role in SPADs.

Together, it was possible to identify areas where joint development for this particular type of sensor could be applied. Thus, the know-how of X-FAB technology could be combined with IMMS expertise in circuit design and characterisation. The reliable work and the trusting partnership is a highly valued basis for the cooperation with IMMS. In the past, we have already had very good experiences in various projects with IMMS. For the SPAD sensors, we were thus able to quickly identify new fields and applications where joint development is worthwhile for both sides. In particular, the development of the SPAD evaluation kit represents a milestone in our cooperation.

Building on this success, we would like to continue the collaboration in the future. Beyond the single photon detectors, we have been able to identify further projects and interfaces in perspective, through which we would like to thematically go deeper into new solutions with IMMS.

In particular, the enthusiasm and the pragmatic and creative way of approaching new developments are qualities that I would like to emphasise. The intrinsic motivation to constantly develop things further, to drill down to the bottom of measurement methodologies and parameters, as well as to understand the interrelationships, are also positive qualities, from which our partnership benefits.”