In part, currently established microsystems have already reached an astonishing degree of miniaturisation. Especially the development in communication technologies has played the key role over the past few years. The vision for the future is the construction of microsystems made out of single stand-alone highly miniaturised modules.

The main task of the preparatory scientific project AVM is to form prearrangements for future miniaturisation technologies. For the year 2010, so called e-grains with a size of about 2 x 2 x 4 mm are intended. They shall possess own computing power, energy supply and communication facilities. Compared to today's systems this describes a completely new dimension of miniaturisation. Therefore, the principle challenges of the joint research project AVM are
· the provision of an energy supply on smallest area
· the securing of communication between system and outside world
· the integration of system components on smallest area
The associates in the joint research project AVM will approach the problem in the following way: Fraunhofer IZM and TU Berlin - Research Center for Microperipheric Technologies will develop structurable lithium-polymer systems for foil batteries to ensure the stand-alone energy supply. Furthermore, assembly and contacting technologies for system integration will be provided. FBH and TU Berlin - Depts. Microwave and Antenna Technologies will take care of the necessary communication technologies, this includes the design of new miniaturised antenna and GaAs-based RF circuits. For systems intercommunication, TU Berlin - Depts. Telecommunication Networks and Open Communication Systems will generate new network concepts. The project results will be validated by fabricating prototypes, in co-operation with small to medium enterprises.

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