Project description DEENESFRITPL Characterising nanocrystalline silicon for next-generation (nano-)opto-electro-mechanical systems Optoelectronics integrating diverse electronics with optical systems have fostered tremendous advances in information and communications technologies (ICT). Opto-electro-mechanical systems have integrated the use of laser light to control mechanical vibrations in resonators. Now, nano-opto-electro-mechanical systems (NOEMS) are allowing the unprecedented control of light in nanophotonic structures, opening the door to a new era of integrated, efficient and low-power ICT devices. The EU-funded MAGNIFIC project will develop a flexible and up-scalable technology platform based on promising nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si) and its integration with columnar aluminium nitride to support the exploitation of NOEMS. Improved characterisation of absorption and dissipation mechanisms at the nanoscale in nc-Si will lead to an optimised interface between radio-frequency electronics and telecommunication-wavelength optics. Show the project objective Hide the project objective Objective Nano-opto-electro-mechanics (NOEMS) is an emerging field with unparalleled prospects for the design of efficient and low-power devices for ICT. However, to capitalize NOEMS potential, a flexible and up-scalable technology platform must be established, preferably based on current microelectronic technology.MAGNIFIC aims at filling this gap focusing on nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si), only recently used in NOEMS with very promising results, and its integration with columnar aluminium nitride. Indeed, while nc-Si is widely used in MEMS production, the dynamics of such an optically and electrically active nanocrystalline material has barely been investigated, leaving fundamental gaps in the understanding of the interplay between electrons, phoTons and phoNons.In this context, we propose an up-scalable, cost efficient, room temperature and Si-compatible nano-opto-electro-mechanical platform for powering efficient communications technologies. The key challenge is to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the static and dynamic material properties and their interdependence. In particular, understanding the role of nano-crystallites and grain boundaries in absorption and in dissipation mechanisms at the nanoscale is crucial for energy efficiency and for reliable performance as they are intrinsically linked to losses and variability.The aimed platform will provide a coherent interface between RF electronics and telecom-wavelength optics mediated by phoNons, able to provide different functionalities (local oscillation, frequency conversion, modulation) in highly compact, energy efficient devices.The project starts at TRL3, achieved via two previous EC projects, and brings the system to TRL5 realizing devices and circuits, suitably packaged, and environmentally tested with RF frequencies in the 3-12 GHz range. This will allow to cover a broad variety of ICT applications including pervasive wireless networks (5G and beyond), smart cities, IoT and satellite communications. Fields of science engineering and technologycivil engineeringurban engineeringsmart citiesengineering and technologyelectrical engineering, electronic engineering, information engineeringinformation engineeringtelecommunicationstelecommunications networksmobile network5Gagricultural sciencesagriculture, forestry, and fisheriesagriculturegrains and oilseedsengineering and technologymechanical engineeringvehicle engineeringaerospace engineeringsatellite technologynatural sciencesphysical sciencesatomic physics Programme(s) HORIZON.2.4 - Digital, Industry and Space Main Programme HORIZON.2.4.4 - Advanced Materials Topic(s) HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01-10 - Innovative materials for advanced (nano)electronic components and systems (RIA) Call for proposal HORIZON-CL4-2022-RESILIENCE-01 See other projects for this call Funding Scheme RIA - Research and Innovation action Coordinator CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE CNRS Net EU contribution € 716 859,38 Address Rue michel ange 3 75794 Paris France See on map Region Ile-de-France Ile-de-France Paris Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 Participants (6) Sort alphabetically Sort by Net EU contribution Expand all Collapse all Third-party Legal entity other than a subcontractor which is affiliated or legally linked to a participant. 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UNIVERSITE DE LILLE France Net EU contribution € 122 203,86 Address 42 rue paul duez 59000 Lille See on map Region Hauts-de-France Nord-Pas de Calais Nord Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE VALENCIA Spain Net EU contribution € 815 000,00 Address Camino de vera sn edificio 3a 46022 Valencia See on map Region Este Comunitat Valenciana Valencia/València Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 TEKNOLOGIAN TUTKIMUSKESKUS VTT OY Finland Net EU contribution € 920 249,75 Address Tekniikantie 21 02150 Espoo See on map Region Manner-Suomi Helsinki-Uusimaa Helsinki-Uusimaa Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 FUNDACIO INSTITUT CATALA DE NANOCIENCIA I NANOTECNOLOGIA Spain Net EU contribution € 790 486,25 Address Campus de la uab edifici q icn2 08193 Cerdanyola del valles See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Research Organisations Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 PHONONIC VIBES SRL Italy Net EU contribution € 202 683,75 Address Via simone schiaffino 11 20158 Milano See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Nord-Ovest Lombardia Milano Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00 DAS PHOTONICS SL Spain Net EU contribution € 496 125,00 Address Cmno de vera s/n planta 2 edificio 8f 46022 Valencia See on map SME The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed. Yes Region Este Comunitat Valenciana Valencia/València Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Participation in EU R&I programmes Opens in new window HORIZON collaboration network Opens in new window Other funding € 0,00
