SubsidieMeestersNovel passivation technique for compound semiconductor devices
Kontrox is a quantum engineering technology that enhances semiconductor performance and sustainability by eliminating defects, resulting in significantly improved efficiency and reduced power consumption.
Projectdetails
Introduction
Kontrox is a disruptive technology (24 patents) designed to improve performance, power efficiency, reliability, and manufacturing yields of crucial semiconductor devices such as lasers, IR sensors, uLEDs, and power electronics.
Global Impact
Applied to chips in billions of devices and cars worldwide, Kontrox will have a tremendous impact on global sustainability by:
- Reducing overall power consumption
- Minimizing waste generated during manufacturing
Technology Overview
Kontrox is a quantum engineering technique that eliminates oxidation-induced surface defects in semiconductor materials during manufacturing.
Key Features
- Chip surfaces are transformed into high-quality nanostructures.
- Eliminates up to 98% of defects.
- Protects from further oxidation.
Integration and Efficiency
Integrated into conventional manufacturing techniques, Kontrox delivers outstanding device efficiency improvements, enabling the next generation of more-than-Moore semiconductor devices.
Performance Demonstration
We have demonstrated:
- +250% higher efficiency in uLEDs
- 90x less power consumption in uLEDs
Financiële details & Tijdlijn
Financiële details
| Subsidiebedrag | € 2.430.225 |
| Totale projectbegroting | € 3.471.750 |
Tijdlijn
| Startdatum | 1-5-2022 |
| Einddatum | 31-10-2024 |
| Subsidiejaar | 2022 |
Partners & Locaties
Projectpartners
- COMPTEK SOLUTIONS OYpenvoerder
Land(en)
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