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DEVICES FOR MICRO, NANO, AND
POWER ELECTRONICS
The Chair of Electron Devices (LEB) of
the Friedrich-Alexander-University Er-
langen-Nuremberg focuses on research
and development on semiconductor de-
vice technology and fabrication. Key in-
terests include development and simula-
tion of innovative production processes
and novel semiconductor devices as well
as optimizing equipment and materials
for micro, nano, and power electronics.
Electrical characterization of power elec-
tronic devices and development of pow-
er electronic components are also part
of research activities of the chair.
The Chair of Electron Devices closely
cooperates with the Fraunhofer Institute
for Integrated Systems and Device Tech-
nology IISB. Together, they run the
University’s clean room that provides
more than 1000 m
2
of lab space for
research on processes and devices.
Novel Power Electronic Devices
Researchers at LEB investigate concepts
for manufacturing and optimizing inno-
vative devices and corresponding tech-
nology steps. Silicon-based semicon-
ductor devices and passive components
such as monolithically integrated RC
snubbers are an important field of study.
Research focus also lies on devices
based on silicon carbide (SiC). Besides
processing equipment for standard
silicon technology, facilities specially
adapted to requirements of SiC-device
manufacturing are available.
Energy Efficiency in Automobiles
The interdisciplinary group project
“TechFak EcoCar” is a student research
program to investigate efficient energy
usage in electrical automobiles. Students
of various fields of study, e.g., electrical
engineering, electronics and information
technology, mechatronics, power engi-
neering, mechanical engineering, mate-
rial sciences, and computer sciences,
participate in this project. An electric
vehicle as a testing platform allows stu-
dents to apply their theoretical knowl-
edge and gain practical experience.
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, leb
Monolithically integrated devices for power electronic applications
Energy efficient car concepts –„TechFak EcoCar“-project
Power electronic devices on silicon carbide substrate
