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About SAL

Insights into SAL’s mission, values, research activities, and contribution to Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

Embedded Systems

Dependable, intelligent, adaptive systems from traditional embedded designs to privacy-preserving distributed edge AI-solutions. Full stack: Hardware, Software, Tools.

Three researchers in the Embedded Systems Lab.

The Embedded Systems division is driving innovation in edge and embedded computing, creating the next generation of smart and sustainable systems. Our research focuses on developing dependable, intelligent solutions that prioritize reliability, real-time capability, energy efficiency, security and privacy, enabling trustworthy and responsible systems for a wide range of applications.

We create

  • custom hardware accelerators, e.g., RISC-V,
  • new algorithms for (distributed) AI,
  • and super-fast simulation and virtual sensing.

We are experts in the verification of embedded and smart systems. We offer hardware and software IP, trainings, technical consultancy, and independent verification and testing in cooperation with the SAL Validation Lab. Some of our IP is available under open-source licenses.

Units

Infrastructure

Labs & Equipment​

Prototyping & Testing​

Design Simulation & Characterization​

Pilot Lines & Chip Services​

SAL MicroFab & Cleanrooms​

Projects

From fundamental research to industrial application, our projects drive innovation and create solutions for the technologies of tomorrow.

Indspeed

The INDSPEED project is developing a new ultra-precise magnetic encoder system based on TMR sensors and SmCo pole wheels.

Opal

OPAL focused on the development of SAL's first integrated optical phased array system for LIDAR applications. Special attention was paid to the selection of the optical photonics platform to achieve low-loss operation with high bandwidth….

CoRaLi-DAR

As part of the EU-funded CoRaLi-DAR project, a low-cost, power-efficient, and reliable advanced sensor and ranging system is being developed as a platform for the automotive market and beyond. The project aims to combine both radio and light-based sensing in one module, leveraging the high-resolution capabilities of LiDAR and the high reliability of RADAR in adverse weather conditions. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)...

Whitepaper "Quantum-Secure Machines and Edge Systems: Overkill or Necessity?"

Discover how the rise of quantum computing impacts networked, embedded, and edge systems. This white paper explores practical application scenarios and their encryption requirements, connecting them to current industry standards and trends. Through concrete examples, we illustrate which products are already using post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and outline what the future holds – and why you need to prepare now.

News & Events

Latest news, inspiring success stories, and upcoming events: Get a glimpse into our research, partnerships, and activities at our locations in Graz, Linz, and Villach.

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16. July 2026

SAL and SHIN­CRON join forces to esta­blish first-of-its-kind Euro­pean plat­form for lithium-niobate-based thin films

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13. July 2026

Project 5G-aNTeNna KICK-OFF

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11. June 2026

Pushing the Boun­da­ries of Thin-Film Depo­si­tion: Silicon Austria Labs expands Stra­tegic Part­nership with Evatec

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9. June 2026

SAL installs first Euro­pean ULVAC NLD-5700 TFLN Etching System

Contact

Business Development
DI Heimo Müller
Head of Business Development
Graz
Head of Research Division
Dr. Willibald Krenn
Head of Research Division Embedded Systems
Graz

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