Developing First-in-Class Diamond-based Quantum Microscopy for immediate semiconductor industry applications

QuantumDiamonds is developing a Super-resolution Quantum Imager for the semiconductor industry to achieve sub-100 nm imaging resolution and rapid diagnostics for chip defects, aiming for commercialization.

Subsidie
€ 2.475.229
2024

Projectdetails

Introduction

Semiconductors are an essential component of modern electronics. The miniaturization of semiconductors has been a key driver of technological innovation.

Challenges in Quality Control

However, as semiconductor technology continues to advance, the available quality control methods, such as thermal imaging or voltage alteration measurements, become insufficient.

Potential of Quantum Sensing

Diamond-based quantum sensing has the potential to answer the need for precise diagnostics of detecting magnetic field alterations caused by chip defects. But available implementations suffer from a tradeoff between speed and imaging resolution.

Our Solution

At QuantumDiamonds, we overcome these challenges and developed a Super-resolution Quantum Imager (SQI) that combines advanced optical components with proprietary diamond production and software.

System Capabilities

Our system enables imaging at sub-100 nm resolution and fast measurement in the range of minutes.

Project Objectives

In this project, we will:

  1. Test the SQI with actors from the semiconductor industry.
  2. Prepare our system for commercialization.

Financiële details & Tijdlijn

Financiële details

Subsidiebedrag€ 2.475.229
Totale projectbegroting€ 3.536.042

Tijdlijn

Startdatum1-3-2024
Einddatum28-2-2027
Subsidiejaar2024

Partners & Locaties

Projectpartners

  • QUANTUMDIAMONDS GMBHpenvoerder

Land(en)

Germany

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