STMicroelectronics Leads European Research Project to Develop Next-Generation Optical MEMS
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Extension to a project launched in 2013 builds on current efforts
to enable technologies for next-generation applications
Geneva, February 4, 2015 -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global
semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics
applications, has revealed its leadership of Lab4MEMS II, an extension that
builds on the continuing success of the existing Lab4MEMS project, announced in
April 2013. Lab4MEMS II focuses on Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MOEMS)
that merge MEMS[1] with Micro-optics to sense or manipulate optical signals
using integrated mechanical, optical, and electrical systems, while the original
project maintains its emphasis on developing a pilot line for next-generation
MEMS devices augmented with such advanced technologies as piezoelectric or
magnetic materials and 3D packaging. Like its sister project, Lab4MEMS II is
being launched by the European Nanoelectronics Initiative Advisory Council
(ENIAC) Joint Undertaking (JU), a public-private partnership in nanoelectronics.
Lab4MEMS II is a ?26 million ($30 million) project with 20 industrial, academic,
and research partners spread across nine European countries. Building on the
established foundation and successes of the first Lab4MEMS project, the
extension features ST as the coordinating partner, offering its complete range
of manufacturing, technical, and organizational competencies to guide Europe's
efforts to secure leadership in high-potential MOEMS.
With almost 1000 MEMS-related patents, more than eight billion devices shipped,
and extensive in-house production capabilities currently producing more than 4
million MEMS devices per day, ST is an ideal leader for Europe's MEMS research
initiatives. The Lab4MEMS II project focuses on designing, fabricating, and
testing a variety of devices that include optical switches, arrays of micro-
mirrors, optical cross-connects, lasers, and micro lenses using micro-optics and
standard micromachining technologies to miniaturize and build advanced optical
systems. MOEMS is the perfect platform for future valuable commercial products,
such as optical switches, micro-mirror devices and dynamic displays, bi-stable
devices, and optical shutters useful in micro-projectors, laser micro-scanners,
new-generation Human Machine Interfaces, and micro-spectrometers. One goal of
the project is to optimize the production of dual single-axis mirrors as well as
to research the possibilities for the development of the dual-axis single
mirror.
Lab4MEMS II is a Key Enabling Technology (KET) Pilot-Line project contracted by
the ENIAC JU to develop technologies and application areas with substantial
societal impact. "The ENIAC JU research agenda is perfectly aligned with ST's
values and commitment to augmenting peoples' quality of life," said Roberto
Zafalon, European Programs Manager, R&D and Public Affairs, STMicroelectronics.
"MOEMS is a promising multi-feature technology for miniaturization of critical
optical systems that will benefit society, consortium members, and stakeholders,
including ENIAC member states by creating valuable knowledge-based employment
opportunities, increasing long-term prosperity, and enabling products that
benefit society."
The Pilot Line for Lab4MEMS II will expand ST's operational 200 mm-wafer
manufacturing facility in Agrate Brianza for even higher volumes, while adding
optical technologies to the mix. Moreover, it would increase the know-how on
those strategic enabling technologies while combining scientific skills and the
ability to design and manufacture a wide range of smart micro- and nano-systems
on silicon. Even so, the project will evaluate the potential benefits and impact
of a future move to 300mm wafers.
The ENIAC JU is a public-private partnership involving ENIAC member states, the
European Union, and the Association for European Nanoelectronics Activities
(AENEAS). It is currently contributing some ?1.8 billion towards the costs of
numerous R&D projects, which it selects through a competitive process assessing
responses to its Calls for Proposals. The Lab4MEMS II project, coordinated by
ST, was selected for funding in Fall 2013 and work began in November 2014.
In addition to ST, partners in the Lab4MEMS II project are: the Politecnico di
Torino and di Milano; Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per la
Nanoelettronica; CNR-IMM MDM; Commissariat Al Energie Atomique Et Aux Energies
Alternatives; ARKEMA SA; University of Malta; Okmetic Oyj; MURATA Electronics;
VTT Memsfab Ltd; Teknologian tutkimuskeskus VTT; Aalto University; KLA-Tencor
ICOS; University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest - CSSNT; Instytut Technologii
Elektronowej; Warsaw; Stiftelsen SINTEF; Polewall AS; and Besi Austria GmbH.
About STMicroelectronics
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spectrum of sense and power and automotive products and embedded processing
solutions. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from
healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office,
at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and
innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get
more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.
In 2014, the Company's net revenues were $7.40 billion. Further information on
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Director Technical Media Relations
+1 781 591 0354
michael.markowitz(at)st.com
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[1] MEMS = Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems
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