Fraunhofer-Institut für Integrierte Schaltungen IIS

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft ( www.fraunhofer.com ) currently operates 74 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros. In our »Integrated Sensor Systems« department at the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits IIS, we work on a wide range of sensor technologies for a variety of applications. Our magnetic field sensors are used in washing machines, for example, to help save water and detergent through precise position measurement. As another example, we are developing multispectral image sensors that are used in agriculture to detect weeds. This enables selective control and saves on pesticides Innovative AlGaN/GaN sensors enable new sensor principles for even more sensitive sensors, which consistently expand our established fields of application. Fraunhofer IIS is also one of Europe's leading IC design institutes . The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process by focusing on key technologies of relevance to the future and on the utilization of the results in business and industry. As a trailblazer and driving force for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it helps to shape our society and our future.