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Schematic illustration of two ridge-waveguide laser cavities with a common output at the front, obtained via a Y-shaped coupling section. Each cavity has an individual grating for wavelength stabilization at the rear side.

FBH research: 29.04.2025

Monolithic dual-wavelength diode laser for generating THz radiation in spectroscopic applications

FBH’s new near-infrared monolithic Y-branch diode lasers provide tunable dual-wavelength laser emission. This enables continuous-wave THz radiation via photomixing, advancing compact THz spectroscopy.

Silicon wafer covered with a pattern of intricate, colorful designs. The wafer is partially visible, with a metallic edge surrounding it.

FBH research: 15.04.2025

Vertical GaN on tungsten high-voltage pn-diodes – advancing cost-effective power electronics

An agricultural vehicle with a sensor system is standing on a trailer in a field. It has large tires, a platform with a laptop and various technical components. A pickup truck can be seen in the background pulling the trailer. The sky is clear with some clouds.

Press release FBH & ATB: 02.04.2025

Efficient soil analysis – high-tech for sustainable agriculture

Close-up of an InGaN-based laser diode emitting blue-violet light, captured in a dark environment.

FBH research: 01.04.2025

Improved stability of InGaN-based laser diodes by overcoming facet degradation

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.

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

APECS pilot line for chiplet innovation

Conference: 04.-09.05.2025, Long Beach, CA, USA : CLEO USA

Conference: 19.-22.05.2025, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA : CS Mantech 2025

Conference and trade fair: 20-21.05.2025, Bremen : DLR EEE Components Conference 2025

Working at the FBH Job offers

An employee in the clean room.

IEEE Trans. Terahertz Sci. Technol., vol. 15, no. 3, pp. 344-358, doi:10.1109/TTHZ.2025.3537461 (2025).

IEEE Trans. Microwave Theory Tech., early access, doi:10.1109/TMTT.2025.3557081 (2025).

IEEE Photonics Technol. Lett., vol. 37, no. 9, pp. 545-548 (2025).

Sci. Rep., vol. 15, art. 13483, doi:10.1038/s41598-025-95015-9 (2025).

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from 30 countries work with us.

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

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

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

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