Microelectronics
Microelectronics Lab
Egypt's most advanced electronics characterization and validation facility
About the Lab
300 m² of world-class characterization infrastructure.
The Microelectronics Lab at Imhotep I&D Center occupies 300 m² within the Knowledge City Creativity Complex — Egypt's most advanced microelectronics characterization and validation facility. Over 40 instruments span RF through optical domains, covering the full measurement spectrum from DC parametric analysis through 67 GHz vector network analysis.
At the facility's core is a 110 m² ISO Class 7 clean room — enabling controlled-environment device fabrication and packaging. This makes the lab a unique national asset capable of supporting everything from early IC design verification through pre-production device qualification and prototype manufacturing.
Whether characterizing a custom RF circuit, validating a mixed-signal IC, analyzing MEMS optical behaviour, or requiring clean-room fabrication — our specialist engineering team and academic collaborators can support your work from day one.
Key Specifications
300 m²
Within Knowledge City Creativity Complex
Total Area
110 m²
ISO Class 7 — controlled fabrication environment
Clean Room
40+
RF, analog, digital, optical, and fabrication
Instruments
DC – 67 GHz
Vector network analysis to 67 GHz
RF Range
136 channels
High-speed digital capture and analysis
Logic Analyzer
600 – 1700 nm
Optical characterization of MEMS devices
Optical Range
ISO Class 7
Equivalent to US Fed Std Class 10,000
Clean Room Class
Knowledge City
Creativity Complex, New Administrative Capital
Location
Technical Domains
Four measurement domains.
Full coverage.
RF & Microwave
Up to 67 GHzComplete RF and microwave characterization from DC through 67 GHz — including S-parameter analysis, noise figure measurement, spectrum analysis, signal generation, and power measurement. Supports 5G, mmWave, radar, and satellite component design and validation.
Selected instruments
- Vector Network Analyzer (67 GHz)
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Signal Generator
- Power Meter & Sensors
- Noise Figure Analyzer
Analog / Mixed Signal
DC–GHz rangeFull analog and mixed-signal characterization capability for IC characterization, parametric testing, and circuit validation. Supports everything from basic DC characterization through high-frequency AC analysis for operational amplifiers, ADCs, DACs, and complex ASICs.
Selected instruments
- Semiconductor Parameter Analyzer
- LCR Meter
- Arbitrary Waveform Generator
- Oscilloscopes (high bandwidth)
- Source Measure Units (SMU)
Digital Logic
136-channel logic captureAdvanced digital logic analysis and validation with a 136-channel logic analyzer. Supports high-speed protocol analysis, timing verification, bus decode (SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, DDR), and firmware debug for embedded systems and digital IC designs.
Selected instruments
- Logic Analyzer (136 ch)
- Protocol Analyzer
- FPGA Development Platforms
- Embedded Debug Tools
- Mixed-Signal Oscilloscope
Optical / MEMS
600 – 1700 nmOptical characterization and MEMS testing across the 600–1700 nm wavelength range. Enables photonic circuit analysis, optical sensor characterization, MEMS device performance evaluation, and spectroscopic testing for devices in healthcare, sensing, and AR/VR applications.
Selected instruments
- Optical Spectrum Analyzer
- Optical Power Meter
- Tunable Laser Source
- Optical Probe Station
- Photonic Test Jig
Research Areas
Four application domains driving tomorrow's technology.
The lab supports research across four high-impact domains — from 5G/6G RF circuits to healthcare MEMS, industrial IoT, and photonic systems. Academic partners include Ain Shams University and Cairo University.
Explore research areasCommunications Technology
RF components, circuits, and systems for 5G/6G, satellite, and radar — power amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers, filters, and frequency synthesizers.
Healthcare Advancements
Medical-grade sensors and MEMS devices — biosensors, pressure transducers, lab-on-chip systems, and implantable device characterization.
IoT & Edge Computing
Ultra-low-power IC design, wireless sensor node development, Edge AI integration, and multi-sensor fusion for industrial and consumer IoT.
Optical Innovations
MEMS for AR/VR displays, photonic circuits, LiDAR systems, and advanced optical sensing for autonomous vehicles, medical imaging, and industrial vision.
Work With Us
Three ways to access the lab.
Collaborative Ventures
Joint development projects with technology companies seeking access to specialized measurement infrastructure. We provide dedicated instrument time, technical support, and co-development engagements with our expert engineering team.
Research Collaborations
Academic-industry partnerships for publishable research, graduate project supervision, and technology transfer. Current academic partners include Ain Shams University and Cairo University.
Clean Room Access
Scheduled access to our 110 m² ISO Class 7 clean room for fabrication, deposition, packaging, and device characterization — available to qualified research teams, startups, and industrial companies.