Hardware Ecosystem of Excellence
Devices and Things Ecosystem
Electronics and IC Design
Electronics and IC Design is a key area in the Devices and Things Ecosystem. It transforms research into intelligent, energy‑efficient circuits and systems that power future devices and communication technologies. Combining technical expertise, innovation, and collaboration, this field drives the development of smarter and more sustainable hardware for a connected world.
System-On-Chip (SoC)
Development of complex system architectures that integrate processing, memory, and communication units onto a single chip. The focus is on energy efficiency, scalability, and multi‑functional solutions suitable for advanced edge devices and modern embedded systems.
RFIC (Radio‑Frequency Integrated Circuit)
Design and implementation of integrated radio‑frequency circuits used in future 5G and 6G technologies, IoT devices, and high‑precision measurement systems. Emphasis is placed on circuit performance, signal accuracy, and efficient use of spectrum resources.
Sensors
Engineering of highly integrated, low‑power sensors that capture physical, environmental, and biological signals, converting real‑world data streams into actionable information. These are key building blocks for smart systems in healthcare, industry, and everyday applications.
RF components
Research and development of RF modules including amplifiers, filters, mixers, and antennas. Focused on achieving low loss, high linearity, and broad compatibility across diverse communication standards, these components anchor the connectivity of tomorrow’s devices.
Digital Processing
Design and verification of digital and mixed‑signal processing architectures for efficient computation, control, and data analysis. This includes algorithm optimization and hardware acceleration for applications such as image processing, AI at the edge, and real‑time embedded systems.
Contact information
Prof. Timo Rahkonen
Head of research unit
Circuits and Systems
Our Partners
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DEVICES AND THINGS ECOSYSTEM
Devices and Things Ecosystem (DTE) is a joint forum for cutting-edge microelectronics research and industry product development expertise in the Oulu region.