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

DIAMONIQ · Horizon Europe grant · 2024-03-01–2027-02-28

EC contribution

€2,475,230

Total cost

€3,536,042

Beneficiaries

1
About the data

Source: CORDIS (official EU open data), Horizon Europe. Framework HORIZON · call HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATOR-01 · scheme HORIZON-EIC-ACC-BF · topic HORIZON-EIC-2023-ACCELERATORCHALLENGES-05. CORDIS record →

Objective

Semiconductors are an essential component of modern electronics. The miniaturization of semiconductors has been a key driver of technological innovation. However, as semiconductor technology continues to advance, the available quality control methods, such as thermal imaging or voltage alteration measurements, become insufficient. Diamond-based quantum sensing has the potential to answer the need for precise diagnostics of detecting magnetic field alterations caused by chips defect. But available implementations suffer from a tradeoff between speed and imaging resolution.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. Our system enables imaging at sub-100 nm resolution and fast measurement in the range of minutes. In this project, we will test it with actors from the semiconductor industry and prepare our system for commercialization.

Beneficiaries (1)

OrganisationCountryRoleEC contributionSME
QUANTUMDIAMONDS GMBH DE coordinator €2,475,230 Yes

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