Researchers at the Institute of Integrated Systems (IIS) at ETH Zurich are working intensively on photonics, optoelectronics, semiconductor and laser technologies on the basis of complex research and teaching projects. They show how innovative electronic circuits can be integrated into different processes or materials. These are technologies for whose development reliable test and measurement systems are indispensable.
The MPI TS200-THZ, MPI TS150-AIT and MPI IMPACTT Test Solutions wafer test systems from MPI Advanced Semiconductor Test, supplied by Hilpert electronics as turnkey solutions, have proven their worth for measurement setups in an academic research environment. The MPI probe systems are suitable for a wide range of tests and measurements. From DC measurements to millimeter wave and terahertz measurements. These extremely high frequencies will be particularly important in satellite communication and for the 6G mobile communications standard in the future.
The systems can be precisely modified and enable both the smallest circuit chips and entire wafers to be precisely placed and contacted with high repeat accuracy. In addition, adapters are available that are precisely tailored to the requirements.
Prof. Dr. Hua Wang from IIS is involved in an interdisciplinary research and education focus that is located between electrical engineering, physics and biomedical engineering. The focus is on the analysis, design and testing of integrated circuits, the numerical modelling and physical characterization of semiconductor technologies as well as the analysis and simulation of integrated circuits and systems for wireless communication, radars and bioelectronic applications.
Another characteristic of the MPI systems is the user-friendly operation of the devices ('easy to use'). Due to the technical requirements of the calibrated IIS measurement setups and the associated costs, the service provided by the supplier and manufacturer is of great importance. The aim is to always think a few steps ahead. If the various details resulting from the continuous improvements are relevant in practice, other companies often benefit from them as well.
