Sven Ramelow, a man with long gray hair and a beard, smiles at the camera. He is wearing a gray shirt and standing in front of a bright, modern wall. His face radiates friendliness and openness.
Press release: 03.07.2025

Quantum technologies in Berlin: another Joint Lab launched

With the new Joint Lab “Integrated Nonlinear Quantum Optics”, the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin are strengthening their strategic partnership in the emerging field of quantum technologies. It is already the fifth joint laboratory between the two institutions in this field – and a clear step toward further expanding the quantum technology ecosystem in Berlin.
Buck converter on a circuit board. Filigree wires, connections and golden circuits can be seen. A surrounding metal housing with fixing screw is also visible.
FBH research: 02.07.2025

A highly efficient compact 200 MHz GaN buck converter module for point-of-load applications
Portrait photo of Markus Krutzik, a smiling man with short blond hair. He is wearing a black jacket over a white T-shirt and is standing in front of an abstract, metallic wall. The background structure is shiny and has a harmonious, round shape.
Press release: 01.07.2025

Markus Krutzik appointed Professor of Integrated Quantum Sensors at HU Berlin
Cover page for the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut's 2024/2025 annual report. It shows scientists in protective clothing working on technological devices and microscopes.
FBH news: 23.06.2025

Out now – FBH's annual report 2024/25

Translating ideas into innovation

The Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH) is an application-oriented research institute in the fields of high-frequency electronics, photonics and quantum physics. It researches and realizes electronic and optical components, modules and systems based on compound semiconductors.

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Metal cube-shaped prototype with 120 UV LEDs for irradiating the skin.
Prototype Development
The International Space Station (ISS) in space, behind it a part of the earth.
Components, Modules & System for Quantum Technologies
Two needles on a wafer, with which a high voltage measurement is carried out.
Semiconductor Chip Development: Lasers, UV LEDs
Laboratory environment with a technician in protective clothing working at advanced semiconductor equipment. The "APECS" logo and tagline "European Chiplet Innovation" are prominently displayed, with a blue geometric overlay design.
APECS pilot line for chiplet innovation
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Annual reports

Cover image of the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut's 2024/2025 annual report. The collage shows a laser module with a laser chip and other microelectronic elements in a butterfly housing, a microscope with a female researcher in cleanroom clothing, a group of scientists in protective suits and laser safety goggles, a close-up of microchip structures, and a detail of a cleanroom facility. The solar wall of the institute building can be seen in the background. The FBH logo is located at the top right.
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The FBH in numbers

390   Employees

from 30 countries work with us.

273   Patents

do we have in our portfolio - both German and international.

163   Projects

are we currently working on - state funded & industrial contracts.

11   Spin-Offs

have evolved from FBH - the majority of these are still active today.

2000   m² cleanroom & lab space

for state-of-the-art research with high-performance process technology.