the austrian research center for electronic based systems

SILICON AUSTRIA LABS

The Austrian Research Center for Electronic Based Systems

EBS – A STRATEGIC KEY ENABLING TECHNOLOGY

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Electronic Based Systems (EBS) are components, devices and systems with micro- and nanoelectronics as well as embedded intelligence

Silicon Austria Labs is the

leading research hub boosting the global ranking of

the Austrian Ecosystem.2010‘s:

EBS underpin ~ 10 % of World GDP

2040‘s:EBS underpin > 40 % of World GDP

Source: A. Wild Forum Alpbach 2016

Silicon Austria Labs GmbH

SILICON AUSTRIA LABSACCELERATES INNOVATION

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Source: bmvit (2016): Electronic Based Systems. Die technologischen Helden der Zukunft. Zahlen, Daten und Fakten. https://www.bmvit.gv.at/service/publikationen/innovation/downloads/electronic_based_systems.pdf

Silicon Austria Labs aims to further strengthen Austria as economic location in the field of electronic based systems.

The internationally recognized Austrian EBS industry and scientific landscape benefits from the synergies and new opportunities provided by the research center.

The conception of SAL complies to the needs of all stakeholders within the R&D&I ecosystem involving public institutions, industrial associations and independent research organizations.

Austrian enterprises & organizations with EBS focus Economic factor EBS in Austria *)


https://www.bmvit.gv.at/service/publikationen/innovation/downloads/electronic_based_systems.pdf

SALKEY FACTS & FIGURESShareholders

50.1 % Republic of Austria

10 % Styrian Business Promotion Agency SFG

10 % State of Carinthia

4.95 % Upper Austrian Research GmbH UAR

24.95 % Industrial Association FEEI

Growing to 360 researchers in 2023 in Graz, Villach & Linz

Financing & Company type140 Mio. Euro public funding until 2023

140 Mio. Euro investment by industry partners

Public-Private-Partnership

GmbH (Ltd.) organized under private law

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Austria’s research center for electronic based systems (EBS)

Conducts application-oriented research with own scientific personnel & lab infrastructure

Accelerates innovation & scientific excellence in the Austrian EBS ecosystem

Focuses on core topics driven by strategic industrial demand & long-term scientific vision

High innovation leverage by research along the complete EBS value chain

SALVISION & MISSIONVision – Unfold the FutureSilicon Austria Labs is a world-class research center and pioneer in electronic based systems.

Mission – From Idea to InnovationSilicon Austria Labs propels ideas into innovation in the fields of

Sensor SystemsRF SystemsPower ElectronicsIntegration TechnologiesEmbedded Systems

with research excellence and economic impact.



UNFOLD THE FUTURE IN THE VALUE CHAIN OF ELECTRONIC-BASED SYSTEMS

Power Electronics

Energy

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Mobility

Factory

Sensor Systems

RF Technology

Integration Technologies

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Electronic Based Systems System Integration Applications

One-stop R&D&I partner for electronic-based systems of the future

High-level collaboration with national and international, industrial and scientific partners, bridging the gap between science and industry and across borders

Silicon Austria Labs operates within a national and international network, elevates research to world class by fostering collaboration and adding critical mass

Universities are partners in creating excellent scientific knowledge, IP and talent

RTOs act as research partners with complementary competencies or as multiplier towards application in the industry and SMEs

International RTOs and service providers as partners for global cutting-edge research

Silicon Austria Labs

National RTOs

International RTOs

Universities

Industries & SMEs using EBS systems

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SALRESEARCH NETWORK

EBS Key Industry and SME Partners

COOPERATION MODELS WITH UNIVERSITIES


Joint SAL/Uni Research Labs

Shared Infrastructure

Doctoral College

Professor as scientific coach for SAL Team

Joint Professor-ships

SAL Scientist teaches at University

Jointly attract Top Scientists

SAL Scholarships


The Digital Revolution is fueled by innovations in Sensor, RFand Power Electronic components. This plays into the strengths of the Austrian electronic industry.

Major growth opportunities can be sized in combination with world class research in the cross-cutting topics of:

Virtual Prototyping and Model Based Design and System-level Validation

Electronic Micro-/Nano-Systems and beyond-CMOS Process Technologies

Heterogeneous Integration (“More-than-Moore”)

Integrated Circuit Design and Signal Processing with Machine Learning

Subsystem Integration with Embedded Software

Secure and Robust Communications

WITH THE DIGITAL REVOLUTION EVERYTHING BECOMES

SMART, CONNECTED AND ENERGY SUSTAINABLE

RF Systems

Power Electronics

SensorSystems

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Things with Embedded AI & Local Data

Heterogeneous Connectivity, Edge Computing & Distributed AI

Data Centers with Centralized AI & Big Data

Applications & Processes

User equipment & devices, sensors, actuators, controllers, real-time signalprocessing, AI & ML, etc.

Data center infrastructure (public cloud, private, hybrid), data ingestion, dataanalysis, etc.

Mesh networks, communicationprotocols, gateways, etc.

Custom Apps and decision makingbased on „Things“ data & apps

Edge computing(in SAL scope)

Cloud computing(out of scope)

Layers of IOT and CPS


SAL SCOPE WITHIN THE ARCHITECTURAL LAYERS OF IOT/CPS

Projects are planned within the SAL research program.

Financing of SAL cooperative projects within Public-Private-Partnership: 50% by SAL, 50% by Industry (therein max. 25% In-Kind)

Scientific partners can be included within the projects

Main advantage: Quick realization of new projects (Acquisition processtime frame 2 months)


SILICON AUSTRIA LABS COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Each Party shall always retain full ownership of its Background and/or Foreground Technology

Access to Background Technology for the Use or Exploitation outside the Project: license agreement on fair andreasonable terms, market-based

Access to Foreground Technology for the Use outside the Project: free license within company group without theright to sublicense (no commercial use)

Access to Foreground Technology for the Exploitation outside the Project: license agreement on fair andreasonable terms, market-based

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Sensor Systems RF Systems

Integration Technologies

Power Electronics

Program 1 Virtual prototyping and model based design with x-in-the-loop testbeds

Program 2Micro- & nano-systems and beyond-CMOS process technologies

Program 3Heterogeneous 'More-than-Moore’ integration, packaging and analog front-ends IC co-design

Program 4ML aided Signal Processing and Integrated Circuit Design for power and complexity reduction

Program 7Real-time perception, reasoning, decision making and control for connected autonomous systems

Program 6Secure Wireless Sensor & Actuator Communications Networks

Program 8Applied sensor systems

Program 9RF systems for sensing and communications

Program 10Power converter systems

Program 5Dependable embedded SW/HW for smart & distributed systems

Modelling

HW level

SW level

Systemlevel

Embedded Systems

Research Programs

RESEARCH DIVISIONS & PROGRAMS

Objective & Problem Definition

Current state analysis

Requirements

Project Consortium Design

FeasibilityStudy

Literature & Patent Analysis

(Experimental) Feasibility Assessment

Research & Development

Experimental Proof of Concept

Initial Performance Assessment

Prototyping & Validation

Application-specific System Integration

System Verification & Validation

Technology Roadmapping

Modeling & Simulations

Functional Demonstrator

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Technology Analysis

SAL COVERING THE FULL RESEARCH PROCESS

RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP FACILITATED BY TAILORED BUSINESS MODELS


Joint research with industry, creating innovation within SAL research programs

Mostly Multi-Firm, maximizing innovation impact of R&D funding

along value chain from silicon component(s) to application(s)

Develop and grow SAL core competences and IP

Create key strategic IP, skills and knowledge

CooperativeResearchProjects(50/50 PPP)

SAL Research Projects

Contract-ordered R&D, fully charged to customer

Mostly Single-Firm

generally open for all TRL, if in line with SAL research space

Competitive Research Projects(EU, national)

Contract Research Projects

Third-party funded research in national and international collaborations

strategically selected topics matching the SAL research space

280 Mio € (50/50 PPP)2019 - 2023

Tailored, standardised IPR models for each type of projectIndustry participates actively in project definition, formulation, submission and execution

SAL = Top InnovatorCreating technology innovation for world-class differentiation of next generations‘ products

SAL = PartnerFor industry, SMEs, global enterprises and scientific partners

SAL = CatalystFor new business & start-ups

For innovation and competitiveness of our partners

SAL = Door-OpenerTo know-how, infrastructure & international knowledge networks

SAL = Attractive EmployerFor highly-qualified researchers & experts with international reputation

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WHY COOPERATE WITH SAL


NEXT STEPSIN 2020

Attract employees & intensify international recruiting

Extend core competencies and skills

Enhance research project portfolio

Expand the research cooperation with the industry and universities

Increase international visibility in the scientific community


CONTACT US


SILICON AUSTRIA LABS LOCATIONS

Campus TU GrazInffeldgasse 25F, 4th floor

A-8010 Graz

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Science Park 1Altenberger Straße 69

A-4040 Linz

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High Tech Campus Villach Europastraße 12A-9524 Villach

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