GoGreenNEXT will deliver a comprehensive evidence-based policy oriented approach model to convey how ecosystem health and human health are connected. We propose to follow the pathway outlined foA complex array of interrelated problems arising from climate change and biodiversity loss pose significant health risks, both today and in the future . Future risks from climate change are currently predicted to escalate (beyond planetary boundaries) and pass critical tipping points with irreversible changes to our climate with commensurate negative impacts on health, our ecosystems and our landscapes . Global, European and national policy frameworks have emerged in recent years to address this challenge, with a range of initiatives to promote mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Nature-based solutions (NBS), or actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature, are among the strategies that have emerged to reverse the degradation of nature, notably in urban areas where changes are amplified. In cities, vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation is high due to dense populations, critical infrastructure, and at-risk communities (e.g. vast differences across social-economic gradient). Cities offer an opportunity to accelerate the implementation of current solutions aligned with emerging strategies and policy initiatives (e.g. New European Bauhaus, 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities) combining to form what is termed a just green transition. This refers to a process of far-reaching sociotechnical change leading to a green and climate-neutral economy that preserves biodiversity and ensures social justice. GoGreenNext will address the biodiversity-climate-planetary health nexus, delivering positive policy and city/region pilot outcomes in 4 biogeographic regions across Europe and with input from best practice globally.

The EU Chips Act aims to increase Europe‘s global production share of semiconductors to 20% by 2030, leading to a need for a skilled workforce to support this growth. Additionally, the EU‘s Green Deal initiative focuses on a transition to sustainable and energy efficient technologies, further emphasizing the need for expertise in sustainable chip development and green applications. There is an EU wide shortage of skilled workers in microelectronics. Addressing this shortage will be crucial in meeting the goals of both the EU Chips Act and the Green Deal. Furthermore, the next generation of students is largely interested in contributing to a sustainable environment. Providing them with the opportunity to gain deeper expertise in this field will align their skills with the industry‘s future needs. The proposed project „Green Chips-EDU“ supports the aforementioned goals by addressing the needs and challenges of a green and digital transition in the microelectronics industry. The consortium, made up of 15 key players from 7 EU countries, aims to build an attractive education ecosystem in green microelectronics by integrating the knowledge triangle of excellent education, industries needs and research challenges. The consortium includes 6 Unite! partners working on a harmonized curriculum focusing on energy efficiency and the development of sustainable integrated circuits. The project addresses all objectives from the call by offering a wide range of degree programs including mutual recognition as well as self-standing modules, implementing staff and student mobility, digital learning formats and upgrading infrastructure. About 600 students are planned to receive degrees or certificates in green electronics. In addition, summer schools, sustainability hackathons, learn-repair cafés as well as expert lectures by the partner companies and research institutions are organized to attract and train students to counteract the skills shortage in microelectronics in the EU.

GoGreenNEXT will deliver a comprehensive evidence-based policy oriented approach model to convey how ecosystem health and human health are connected. We propose to follow the pathway outlined foA complex array of interrelated problems arising from climate change and biodiversity loss pose significant health risks, both today and in the future . Future risks from climate change are currently predicted to escalate (beyond planetary boundaries) and pass critical tipping points with irreversible changes to our climate with commensurate negative impacts on health, our ecosystems and our landscapes . Global, European and national policy frameworks have emerged in recent years to address this challenge, with a range of initiatives to promote mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Nature-based solutions (NBS), or actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature, are among the strategies that have emerged to reverse the degradation of nature, notably in urban areas where changes are amplified. In cities, vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation is high due to dense populations, critical infrastructure, and at-risk communities (e.g. vast differences across social-economic gradient). Cities offer an opportunity to accelerate the implementation of current solutions aligned with emerging strategies and policy initiatives (e.g. New European Bauhaus, 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities) combining to form what is termed a just green transition. This refers to a process of far-reaching sociotechnical change leading to a green and climate-neutral economy that preserves biodiversity and ensures social justice. GoGreenNext will address the biodiversity-climate-planetary health nexus, delivering positive policy and city/region pilot outcomes in 4 biogeographic regions across Europe and with input from best practice globally.

The EU-funded CoRaLi-DAR project will develop a low-cost, low-power and reliable advanced detection and ranging sensor system as a platform for the automotive market and beyond. The project aims at integrating in the same module both radio and light-based sensing, exploiting LiDAR’s high-resolution capabilities and RADAR’s strong reliability in adverse weather conditions. The full integration of photonics and electronics will reduce manufacturing cost and operational power.

The EU Chips Act aims to increase Europe‘s global production share of semiconductors to 20% by 2030, leading to a need for a skilled workforce to support this growth. Additionally, the EU‘s Green Deal initiative focuses on a transition to sustainable and energy efficient technologies, further emphasizing the need for expertise in sustainable chip development and green applications. There is an EU wide shortage of skilled workers in microelectronics. Addressing this shortage will be crucial in meeting the goals of both the EU Chips Act and the Green Deal. Furthermore, the next generation of students is largely interested in contributing to a sustainable environment. Providing them with the opportunity to gain deeper expertise in this field will align their skills with the industry‘s future needs. The proposed project „Green Chips-EDU“ supports the aforementioned goals by addressing the needs and challenges of a green and digital transition in the microelectronics industry. The consortium, made up of 15 key players from 7 EU countries, aims to build an attractive education ecosystem in green microelectronics by integrating the knowledge triangle of excellent education, industries needs and research challenges. The consortium includes 6 Unite! partners working on a harmonized curriculum focusing on energy efficiency and the development of sustainable integrated circuits. The project addresses all objectives from the call by offering a wide range of degree programs including mutual recognition as well as self-standing modules, implementing staff and student mobility, digital learning formats and upgrading infrastructure. About 600 students are planned to receive degrees or certificates in green electronics. In addition, summer schools, sustainability hackathons, learn-repair cafés as well as expert lectures by the partner companies and research institutions are organized to attract and train students to counteract the skills shortage in microelectronics in the EU.

Seit 2019 besteht das ENOLL zertifizierte Living Lab prolida als Teil der FH Kärnten. prolida unterstützt Quadruple-Helix-Akteur:innen im Bereich Gesundheit und Pflege (AAL/AHA) bei der partizipativen Entwicklung, der multiperspektivischen (lebensnahen) Bewertung und der langfristigen Verankerung von Innovationen. Aktuell sind als Infrastruktur vor allem FH interne Labore (UX Labor, AAL Labor, Motion Lab) im Einsatz. Eine Erweiterung in Richtung Real-Live-Labs würde neuartige Forschung und langfristige Themenverankerung ermöglichen.
Generelles Ziel des Projektes ist es eine langfristige Living Lab Infrastruktur im Pflege- und Gesundheitsbereich aufzubauen, die einerseits F&E Projekte im Bereich der angewandten Forschung im Real-Setting und als Forschungsinfrastruktur zur Integration neuartiger Technologien dient (Initial werden die technischen Systeme im Sinne eines Proof of Concept Ansatzes in einem F&E Bereich im Feld der Sturzerkennung genutzt werden)
Im Rahmen von Real-Live Piloten sollen im Setting Pflegedienstleister:innen, Technologie- und Serviceanbieter:innen und angewandter Forschung die Prozesse der Integration und Echtbetrieb, als auch die Auswirkungen bezüglich der Pflegealltags analysiert werden.
Andererseits wird die Living Lab Infrastruktur im Sinne einer Real-Life-Demo Infrastruktur auch von externen Partner:innen genutzt werden können. Im Rahmen des Projektes werden entsprechende Veranstaltungen geplant.

GoGreenNEXT will deliver a comprehensive evidence-based policy oriented approach model to convey how ecosystem health and human health are connected. We propose to follow the pathway outlined foA complex array of interrelated problems arising from climate change and biodiversity loss pose significant health risks, both today and in the future . Future risks from climate change are currently predicted to escalate (beyond planetary boundaries) and pass critical tipping points with irreversible changes to our climate with commensurate negative impacts on health, our ecosystems and our landscapes . Global, European and national policy frameworks have emerged in recent years to address this challenge, with a range of initiatives to promote mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Nature-based solutions (NBS), or actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature, are among the strategies that have emerged to reverse the degradation of nature, notably in urban areas where changes are amplified. In cities, vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation is high due to dense populations, critical infrastructure, and at-risk communities (e.g. vast differences across social-economic gradient). Cities offer an opportunity to accelerate the implementation of current solutions aligned with emerging strategies and policy initiatives (e.g. New European Bauhaus, 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities) combining to form what is termed a just green transition. This refers to a process of far-reaching sociotechnical change leading to a green and climate-neutral economy that preserves biodiversity and ensures social justice. GoGreenNext will address the biodiversity-climate-planetary health nexus, delivering positive policy and city/region pilot outcomes in 4 biogeographic regions across Europe and with input from best practice globally.

The EU-funded CoRaLi-DAR project will develop a low-cost, low-power and reliable advanced detection and ranging sensor system as a platform for the automotive market and beyond. The project aims at integrating in the same module both radio and light-based sensing, exploiting LiDAR’s high-resolution capabilities and RADAR’s strong reliability in adverse weather conditions. The full integration of photonics and electronics will reduce manufacturing cost and operational power.

This project is dedicated to establish procedures in modelling for electromagnetic compatibility as well as high-level modelling for wireless communication and EMC. It consists of three work packages. Part 1 contains the modelling of EMC for near field communication (NFC) in the automotive domain, making use of 3D simulation and circuit simulation. Part 2 deals with functional modelling using the standardized SystemC language (IEEE 1666) for a top-down concept- and verification methodology and also investigates in extending the model using SystemC-AMS (IEEE 1666.1). Also a “shift left” approach - to start software development and test early using virtual prototypes - is addressed in this part, as well as extending the model for e.g. abstract Monte-Carlo simulations of a radio-frequency (RF) signal chain. In Part 3, the feasibility and also usability of such a high-level, functional modelling approach will be extended to wireless systems incl. EMC modelling for an NXP ultra-wide-band (UWB) transceiver product, instead of a classical Verilog WREAL model. It includes a complete end-to-end (E2E) path of transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) with a wireless channel in between (as functional IEEE 1666/1666.1 model) and simulates EMC events (“disturbers”) in the channel. It is a cooperative project between NXP Semiconductors Austria GmbH and Co KG, Silicon Austria Labs GmbH and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.

The EU Chips Act aims to increase Europe‘s global production share of semiconductors to 20% by 2030, leading to a need for a skilled workforce to support this growth. Additionally, the EU‘s Green Deal initiative focuses on a transition to sustainable and energy efficient technologies, further emphasizing the need for expertise in sustainable chip development and green applications. There is an EU wide shortage of skilled workers in microelectronics. Addressing this shortage will be crucial in meeting the goals of both the EU Chips Act and the Green Deal. Furthermore, the next generation of students is largely interested in contributing to a sustainable environment. Providing them with the opportunity to gain deeper expertise in this field will align their skills with the industry‘s future needs. The proposed project „Green Chips-EDU“ supports the aforementioned goals by addressing the needs and challenges of a green and digital transition in the microelectronics industry. The consortium, made up of 15 key players from 7 EU countries, aims to build an attractive education ecosystem in green microelectronics by integrating the knowledge triangle of excellent education, industries needs and research challenges. The consortium includes 6 Unite! partners working on a harmonized curriculum focusing on energy efficiency and the development of sustainable integrated circuits. The project addresses all objectives from the call by offering a wide range of degree programs including mutual recognition as well as self-standing modules, implementing staff and student mobility, digital learning formats and upgrading infrastructure. About 600 students are planned to receive degrees or certificates in green electronics. In addition, summer schools, sustainability hackathons, learn-repair cafés as well as expert lectures by the partner companies and research institutions are organized to attract and train students to counteract the skills shortage in microelectronics in the EU.

Seit 2019 besteht das ENOLL zertifizierte Living Lab prolida als Teil der FH Kärnten. prolida unterstützt Quadruple-Helix-Akteur:innen im Bereich Gesundheit und Pflege (AAL/AHA) bei der partizipativen Entwicklung, der multiperspektivischen (lebensnahen) Bewertung und der langfristigen Verankerung von Innovationen. Aktuell sind als Infrastruktur vor allem FH interne Labore (UX Labor, AAL Labor, Motion Lab) im Einsatz. Eine Erweiterung in Richtung Real-Live-Labs würde neuartige Forschung und langfristige Themenverankerung ermöglichen.
Generelles Ziel des Projektes ist es eine langfristige Living Lab Infrastruktur im Pflege- und Gesundheitsbereich aufzubauen, die einerseits F&E Projekte im Bereich der angewandten Forschung im Real-Setting und als Forschungsinfrastruktur zur Integration neuartiger Technologien dient (Initial werden die technischen Systeme im Sinne eines Proof of Concept Ansatzes in einem F&E Bereich im Feld der Sturzerkennung genutzt werden)
Im Rahmen von Real-Live Piloten sollen im Setting Pflegedienstleister:innen, Technologie- und Serviceanbieter:innen und angewandter Forschung die Prozesse der Integration und Echtbetrieb, als auch die Auswirkungen bezüglich der Pflegealltags analysiert werden.
Andererseits wird die Living Lab Infrastruktur im Sinne einer Real-Life-Demo Infrastruktur auch von externen Partner:innen genutzt werden können. Im Rahmen des Projektes werden entsprechende Veranstaltungen geplant.

In the Chiplink project, CIME supports the development of high-speed chip-to-chip (Chiplet) data communication links for System-in-Package (SiP) chip integration.

The project objectives are (a) the systematic modelling and analysis of the signal integrity of chiplet (bunch-of-wires) data transmission links and (b) the evaluation of electromagnetic crosstalk between the single-ended chiplet data channels and sensitive RF components such as inductors in a PLL of a radar SoC.

GoGreenNEXT will deliver a comprehensive evidence-based policy oriented approach model to convey how ecosystem health and human health are connected. We propose to follow the pathway outlined foA complex array of interrelated problems arising from climate change and biodiversity loss pose significant health risks, both today and in the future . Future risks from climate change are currently predicted to escalate (beyond planetary boundaries) and pass critical tipping points with irreversible changes to our climate with commensurate negative impacts on health, our ecosystems and our landscapes . Global, European and national policy frameworks have emerged in recent years to address this challenge, with a range of initiatives to promote mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Nature-based solutions (NBS), or actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature, are among the strategies that have emerged to reverse the degradation of nature, notably in urban areas where changes are amplified. In cities, vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation is high due to dense populations, critical infrastructure, and at-risk communities (e.g. vast differences across social-economic gradient). Cities offer an opportunity to accelerate the implementation of current solutions aligned with emerging strategies and policy initiatives (e.g. New European Bauhaus, 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities) combining to form what is termed a just green transition. This refers to a process of far-reaching sociotechnical change leading to a green and climate-neutral economy that preserves biodiversity and ensures social justice. GoGreenNext will address the biodiversity-climate-planetary health nexus, delivering positive policy and city/region pilot outcomes in 4 biogeographic regions across Europe and with input from best practice globally.

The lead partner Deggendorf Institute of Technology will together with Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Dublin City University and Diakonia from Finnland work on a curriculum to develop a full-online master program to teach interdisciplinary skills in mental health, wellbeing, technology, law and ethics to develop, deploy, and apply digital technologies for integration into healthcare and welfare services.

The EU-funded CoRaLi-DAR project will develop a low-cost, low-power and reliable advanced detection and ranging sensor system as a platform for the automotive market and beyond. The project aims at integrating in the same module both radio and light-based sensing, exploiting LiDAR’s high-resolution capabilities and RADAR’s strong reliability in adverse weather conditions. The full integration of photonics and electronics will reduce manufacturing cost and operational power.

This project is dedicated to establish procedures in modelling for electromagnetic compatibility as well as high-level modelling for wireless communication and EMC. It consists of three work packages. Part 1 contains the modelling of EMC for near field communication (NFC) in the automotive domain, making use of 3D simulation and circuit simulation. Part 2 deals with functional modelling using the standardized SystemC language (IEEE 1666) for a top-down concept- and verification methodology and also investigates in extending the model using SystemC-AMS (IEEE 1666.1). Also a “shift left” approach - to start software development and test early using virtual prototypes - is addressed in this part, as well as extending the model for e.g. abstract Monte-Carlo simulations of a radio-frequency (RF) signal chain. In Part 3, the feasibility and also usability of such a high-level, functional modelling approach will be extended to wireless systems incl. EMC modelling for an NXP ultra-wide-band (UWB) transceiver product, instead of a classical Verilog WREAL model. It includes a complete end-to-end (E2E) path of transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) with a wireless channel in between (as functional IEEE 1666/1666.1 model) and simulates EMC events (“disturbers”) in the channel. It is a cooperative project between NXP Semiconductors Austria GmbH and Co KG, Silicon Austria Labs GmbH and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.

The EU Chips Act aims to increase Europe‘s global production share of semiconductors to 20% by 2030, leading to a need for a skilled workforce to support this growth. Additionally, the EU‘s Green Deal initiative focuses on a transition to sustainable and energy efficient technologies, further emphasizing the need for expertise in sustainable chip development and green applications. There is an EU wide shortage of skilled workers in microelectronics. Addressing this shortage will be crucial in meeting the goals of both the EU Chips Act and the Green Deal. Furthermore, the next generation of students is largely interested in contributing to a sustainable environment. Providing them with the opportunity to gain deeper expertise in this field will align their skills with the industry‘s future needs. The proposed project „Green Chips-EDU“ supports the aforementioned goals by addressing the needs and challenges of a green and digital transition in the microelectronics industry. The consortium, made up of 15 key players from 7 EU countries, aims to build an attractive education ecosystem in green microelectronics by integrating the knowledge triangle of excellent education, industries needs and research challenges. The consortium includes 6 Unite! partners working on a harmonized curriculum focusing on energy efficiency and the development of sustainable integrated circuits. The project addresses all objectives from the call by offering a wide range of degree programs including mutual recognition as well as self-standing modules, implementing staff and student mobility, digital learning formats and upgrading infrastructure. About 600 students are planned to receive degrees or certificates in green electronics. In addition, summer schools, sustainability hackathons, learn-repair cafés as well as expert lectures by the partner companies and research institutions are organized to attract and train students to counteract the skills shortage in microelectronics in the EU.

Polymer fibers (PMF) reflect the latest and leading-edge research in wireline communication systems and a next step in direction of low-power, low-cost and high speed operation. Compared to optical fibers, they can be significantly more cost efficient in installation and operation. In respect to copper (twisted-pair e.g. CAT7/8 Ethernet, SATA, HDMI or similar), they can be also faster at lower power consumption. This applied research project aims to develop a research platform on one of the latest RF-SoC (radio frequency – system on chip) FPGAs (field programmable gate array), to allow more detailed analysis of the potential of such PMF links and to develop a real-life demonstration to show its capability. The research includes research on reliable communication (modulation) systems, which will differ significantly to the mentioned optical and copper SERDES (serialize/deserialize) connections but this system not yet defined. It also includes for the integration of the RF link the integration of the latest 60GHz transceiver ICs of Infineon Technologies (BGT60), which is also financing this research project. Thus this work can contribute to the development of a future PMF link standard, in a similar fashion as the initially mentioned standardized communication links.

Seit 2019 besteht das ENOLL zertifizierte Living Lab prolida als Teil der FH Kärnten. prolida unterstützt Quadruple-Helix-Akteur:innen im Bereich Gesundheit und Pflege (AAL/AHA) bei der partizipativen Entwicklung, der multiperspektivischen (lebensnahen) Bewertung und der langfristigen Verankerung von Innovationen. Aktuell sind als Infrastruktur vor allem FH interne Labore (UX Labor, AAL Labor, Motion Lab) im Einsatz. Eine Erweiterung in Richtung Real-Live-Labs würde neuartige Forschung und langfristige Themenverankerung ermöglichen.
Generelles Ziel des Projektes ist es eine langfristige Living Lab Infrastruktur im Pflege- und Gesundheitsbereich aufzubauen, die einerseits F&E Projekte im Bereich der angewandten Forschung im Real-Setting und als Forschungsinfrastruktur zur Integration neuartiger Technologien dient (Initial werden die technischen Systeme im Sinne eines Proof of Concept Ansatzes in einem F&E Bereich im Feld der Sturzerkennung genutzt werden)
Im Rahmen von Real-Live Piloten sollen im Setting Pflegedienstleister:innen, Technologie- und Serviceanbieter:innen und angewandter Forschung die Prozesse der Integration und Echtbetrieb, als auch die Auswirkungen bezüglich der Pflegealltags analysiert werden.
Andererseits wird die Living Lab Infrastruktur im Sinne einer Real-Life-Demo Infrastruktur auch von externen Partner:innen genutzt werden können. Im Rahmen des Projektes werden entsprechende Veranstaltungen geplant.

In the Chiplink project, CIME supports the development of high-speed chip-to-chip (Chiplet) data communication links for System-in-Package (SiP) chip integration.

The project objectives are (a) the systematic modelling and analysis of the signal integrity of chiplet (bunch-of-wires) data transmission links and (b) the evaluation of electromagnetic crosstalk between the single-ended chiplet data channels and sensitive RF components such as inductors in a PLL of a radar SoC.

GoGreenNEXT will deliver a comprehensive evidence-based policy oriented approach model to convey how ecosystem health and human health are connected. We propose to follow the pathway outlined foA complex array of interrelated problems arising from climate change and biodiversity loss pose significant health risks, both today and in the future . Future risks from climate change are currently predicted to escalate (beyond planetary boundaries) and pass critical tipping points with irreversible changes to our climate with commensurate negative impacts on health, our ecosystems and our landscapes . Global, European and national policy frameworks have emerged in recent years to address this challenge, with a range of initiatives to promote mitigation, adaptation and resilience. Nature-based solutions (NBS), or actions to protect, sustainably manage, and restore natural and modified ecosystems that address societal challenges effectively and adaptively, simultaneously benefiting people and nature, are among the strategies that have emerged to reverse the degradation of nature, notably in urban areas where changes are amplified. In cities, vulnerability to climate change and environmental degradation is high due to dense populations, critical infrastructure, and at-risk communities (e.g. vast differences across social-economic gradient). Cities offer an opportunity to accelerate the implementation of current solutions aligned with emerging strategies and policy initiatives (e.g. New European Bauhaus, 100 Climate Neutral and Smart Cities) combining to form what is termed a just green transition. This refers to a process of far-reaching sociotechnical change leading to a green and climate-neutral economy that preserves biodiversity and ensures social justice. GoGreenNext will address the biodiversity-climate-planetary health nexus, delivering positive policy and city/region pilot outcomes in 4 biogeographic regions across Europe and with input from best practice globally.

The lead partner Deggendorf Institute of Technology will together with Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, Dublin City University and Diakonia from Finnland work on a curriculum to develop a full-online master program to teach interdisciplinary skills in mental health, wellbeing, technology, law and ethics to develop, deploy, and apply digital technologies for integration into healthcare and welfare services.

The EU-funded CoRaLi-DAR project will develop a low-cost, low-power and reliable advanced detection and ranging sensor system as a platform for the automotive market and beyond. The project aims at integrating in the same module both radio and light-based sensing, exploiting LiDAR’s high-resolution capabilities and RADAR’s strong reliability in adverse weather conditions. The full integration of photonics and electronics will reduce manufacturing cost and operational power.

This project is dedicated to establish procedures in modelling for electromagnetic compatibility as well as high-level modelling for wireless communication and EMC. It consists of three work packages. Part 1 contains the modelling of EMC for near field communication (NFC) in the automotive domain, making use of 3D simulation and circuit simulation. Part 2 deals with functional modelling using the standardized SystemC language (IEEE 1666) for a top-down concept- and verification methodology and also investigates in extending the model using SystemC-AMS (IEEE 1666.1). Also a “shift left” approach - to start software development and test early using virtual prototypes - is addressed in this part, as well as extending the model for e.g. abstract Monte-Carlo simulations of a radio-frequency (RF) signal chain. In Part 3, the feasibility and also usability of such a high-level, functional modelling approach will be extended to wireless systems incl. EMC modelling for an NXP ultra-wide-band (UWB) transceiver product, instead of a classical Verilog WREAL model. It includes a complete end-to-end (E2E) path of transmitter (TX) and receiver (RX) with a wireless channel in between (as functional IEEE 1666/1666.1 model) and simulates EMC events (“disturbers”) in the channel. It is a cooperative project between NXP Semiconductors Austria GmbH and Co KG, Silicon Austria Labs GmbH and Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.

The EU Chips Act aims to increase Europe‘s global production share of semiconductors to 20% by 2030, leading to a need for a skilled workforce to support this growth. Additionally, the EU‘s Green Deal initiative focuses on a transition to sustainable and energy efficient technologies, further emphasizing the need for expertise in sustainable chip development and green applications. There is an EU wide shortage of skilled workers in microelectronics. Addressing this shortage will be crucial in meeting the goals of both the EU Chips Act and the Green Deal. Furthermore, the next generation of students is largely interested in contributing to a sustainable environment. Providing them with the opportunity to gain deeper expertise in this field will align their skills with the industry‘s future needs. The proposed project „Green Chips-EDU“ supports the aforementioned goals by addressing the needs and challenges of a green and digital transition in the microelectronics industry. The consortium, made up of 15 key players from 7 EU countries, aims to build an attractive education ecosystem in green microelectronics by integrating the knowledge triangle of excellent education, industries needs and research challenges. The consortium includes 6 Unite! partners working on a harmonized curriculum focusing on energy efficiency and the development of sustainable integrated circuits. The project addresses all objectives from the call by offering a wide range of degree programs including mutual recognition as well as self-standing modules, implementing staff and student mobility, digital learning formats and upgrading infrastructure. About 600 students are planned to receive degrees or certificates in green electronics. In addition, summer schools, sustainability hackathons, learn-repair cafés as well as expert lectures by the partner companies and research institutions are organized to attract and train students to counteract the skills shortage in microelectronics in the EU.

Polymer fibers (PMF) reflect the latest and leading-edge research in wireline communication systems and a next step in direction of low-power, low-cost and high speed operation. Compared to optical fibers, they can be significantly more cost efficient in installation and operation. In respect to copper (twisted-pair e.g. CAT7/8 Ethernet, SATA, HDMI or similar), they can be also faster at lower power consumption. This applied research project aims to develop a research platform on one of the latest RF-SoC (radio frequency – system on chip) FPGAs (field programmable gate array), to allow more detailed analysis of the potential of such PMF links and to develop a real-life demonstration to show its capability. The research includes research on reliable communication (modulation) systems, which will differ significantly to the mentioned optical and copper SERDES (serialize/deserialize) connections but this system not yet defined. It also includes for the integration of the RF link the integration of the latest 60GHz transceiver ICs of Infineon Technologies (BGT60), which is also financing this research project. Thus this work can contribute to the development of a future PMF link standard, in a similar fashion as the initially mentioned standardized communication links.