Semiconductor design and microelectronics lie at the core of today’s digital transformation, powering everything from everyday devices to advanced industrial systems. The field involves designing integrated circuits (ICs), microchips, and electronic components that form the foundation of modern technology, enabling powerful, efficient, and intelligent hardware solutions.

The global semiconductor market is rapidly growing, driven by increasing demand for high-performance computing, connectivity, automation, and miniaturized electronics across industries such as automotive, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial automation. Custom semiconductor solutions are now a strategic differentiator for organizations aiming to optimize functionalities, improve energy efficiency, and create innovative products that meet specific requirements not possible with standard, off-the-shelf chips.

At the Wernher von Braun Advanced Research Center, we are at the forefront of custom semiconductor design and microelectronics research. Our expert team, with a proven record of success, develops solutions across a variety of applications, including:

• General-purpose and industrial systems: Custom IC design for process control, monitoring, and smart automation.

• Navigation and control systems: Specialized chips for guidance, telemetry, and robust control applications.

• High-performance and GPU solutions: Design of chips for demanding computing applications, including GPUs and accelerators for AI and advanced analytics.

• Secure and specialized chips: For instance, we were responsible for designing the first secure UHF RFID chip in the world, a foundational technology for the electronic toll system in Brazil.

Developing custom semiconductors delivers significant advantages: chips are precisely tailored to the application, providing enhanced performance, security, energy efficiency, and longer lifecycle. This customization empowers organizations to develop differentiated solutions, stay ahead of technology trends, and address unique challenges.

Our center supports your semiconductor project from the initial specification and requirements phase, through component selection and supplier validation, to prototyping, production, and rigorous production quality control. We often create dedicated testing and automation equipment to guarantee chip quality across large-scale manufacturing.

Our capabilities span the design of analog, digital, and mixed-signal chips, to meet the diverse needs of the market—whether for high-performance GPUs, advanced control units, or integrated systems requiring specialized interfaces.

The impact of semiconductors and microelectronics on society is profound. They enable smarter cities, safer vehicles, more efficient factories, secure payment and logistics systems, and a wealth of connected, intelligent devices that enhance everyday life.

At the Wernher von Braun Advanced Research Center, our commitment is to deliver robust, innovative semiconductor solutions, leveraging decades of expertise to realize your most ambitious projects.

Contact us to learn more about how our semiconductor design and microelectronics services can drive your innovation forward!