Imagine a tiny bridge that can translate signals between light and electricity using ultra-fast vibrations. By using a special kind of silicon, the project creates components that act like high-speed switches or tuners. This allows devices to handle massive amounts of data while using very little battery power.
Current 5G/6G and satellite hardware struggle to combine miniaturization with low power consumption. Existing components create a bottleneck for the energy efficiency of future communication infrastructures.
A nano-opto-electro-mechanical (NOEMS) platform using nanocrystalline silicon and aluminium nitride. This includes packaged devices and circuits capable of frequency generation and modulation in the 3-12 GHz range.
If you are a network provider dealing with high power consumption in base stations — this project developed NOEMS devices that enable low-power signal processing in the 3-12 GHz range. This reduces energy costs and allows for more compact hardware deployment.
If you are a satellite manufacturer dealing with strict weight and power limits for SATCOM payloads — this project developed a silicon-compatible platform that integrates optical and electronic functions. This results in lighter, more energy-efficient communication hardware.
If you are an IoT hardware company dealing with short battery life in connected sensors — this project developed nanocrystalline silicon components for frequency conversion. This allows for high-frequency operation with minimal power drain.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the project focuses on using nanocrystalline silicon and processes compatible with existing semiconductor fabrication to ensure the platform is cost-efficient and up-scalable.
Yes, the project specifically targets an up-scalable platform based on current microelectronic technology and silicon-compatible fabrication processes.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project involves a consortium of 9 partners including industry SMEs and universities developing the technology.
The technology is designed to be compatible with large-scale silicon manufacturing and provides a coherent interface between RF electronics and telecom-wavelength optics.
The project runs from 2022-12-01 to 2026-11-30, aiming to reach TRL 5 by the end of the period.
The consortium consists of 9 partners across 5 countries, showing a balanced mix of 3 universities and 4 research organizations for fundamental science, supported by 2 industry SMEs. The 22% industry ratio indicates a strong push toward commercial application and practical manufacturing compatibility.
Contact Politecnico di Torino regarding NOEMS and nanocrystalline silicon integration.
Contact us to connect with the MAGNIFIC consortium for TRL5 hardware licensing.
