EngD on development of broadband electrical driver amplifiers for modulators

The post-master designer program is a prestigious two-year salaried program in the field of technological design, leading to an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) degree. It develops the trainee's capabilities to work within a professional engineering context, in an application- and system-design-oriented setting.

The project is a large consortium of companies, academics, and research institutes that are trying to address heterogeneous integration for connectivity and sustainability (HiCONNECTS). The high-level objective of HiCONNECTS is to support major societal and industrial challenges by developing heterogeneous integration (HI) technology solutions for energy-efficient and high-performance wireless/wired cloud and edge computing as well as automotive radar. The aim is to solve two of the main challenges: the transmission of Internet of Things (IoT) data over the IT network and the sensing of objects to enable Highly Automated Driving (HAD).

The high latency, limited bandwidth, and high energy consumption per bit of current wireless/cloud platforms cannot satisfy IoT applications. Furthermore, the current radars are not sufficient for Level 4 and 5 HAD. The objective of this project is to use the HI components to develop solutions in societal and economically important areas, with a major focus on RF technologies (Wi-Fi, 5G/6G, and radar) and IT data growth infrastructure (networking cards and switches) for the advancement of sectors such as connected vehicles, smart cities, and connected industry.

HiCONNECTS' s scope includes the design and manufacturing of high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) as well as energy-efficient cloud and edge Information Technology (IT) components and systems in addition to manufacturing technology enhancements. HiCONNECTS' s scope includes also 'Heterogeneous integration' pilot lines at multiple partners; manufacturing partners; key automotive applications demonstrators in Europe, public safety, and life science and health industries, where efficient high-speed transmission of data is essential and is relevant for society and the economic growth.