Launch of 'Invent a Chip 2020'Good ideas wanted
"Who has the best idea for a microchip?" is the task for the 'Invent a Chip' school competition initiated by the VDE and BMBF for the 19th time. Young talents who enjoy technology, science and mathematics are in demand.
The first prize of 3,000 euros goes to Finn Liebner (16) from the Marie Curie High School in Kirchzarten for his project 'Data-rich light'. He used a model to demonstrate chip-controlled data transmission via light. This is a basic principle that many people are familiar with from the infrared remote control on their television. Finn Liebner explains: "The advantage is that very high transmission rates of several terabits per second are possible by optical means. Light is also an interesting alternative to radio systems, because the radio spectrum is becoming increasingly crowded and interference or restrictions occur more frequently as a result."