ABOUT IME

The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of A*STAR’s Science and Engineering Research Council, with an aim to add value to Singapore’s semiconductor ecosystem by developing strategic competencies, innovative technologies and intellectual property, and enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive. R&D at IME focuses on the semiconductor technology chain, such as smart integrated circuit design, wafer fabrication process technology, packaging and assembly and reliability testing and analysis. IME has also established application-driven programmes with its R&D efforts focused in new technologies such as IoT on the Edge, Heterogeneous Integration, System in Package, Sensors, Actuators & Microsystems, Power Electronics and Medtech.

MISSION

To add value to Singapore’s semiconductor industry by:
1. Developing strategic competencies, innovative technologies and intellectual property
2. Enabling enterprises to be technologically competitive
3. Cultivating a technology talent pool to inject new knowledge to the industry