Articles
Semiconductor outlook 2022: an industry perspective
Semiconductor manufacturer STMicroelectronics looks back at the chip shortage of 2021 and forecasts the trends we can expect to see in 2022. [ + ]
Rubber electrolytes key to long-lasting EV batteries
In order for electric vehicles to become mainstream, they need cost-effective, safe, long-lasting batteries that won't explode during use or harm the environment. [ + ]
Quantum computing in silicon surpasses 99% accuracy
Three new studies have reported high-fidelity two-qubit gates based on spin qubits in silicon, confirming that robust quantum computing in silicon is now a reality. [ + ]
Embedding an antenna into a cellular IoT design
By following some simple design guidelines, a single compact antenna can serve multiple radios in a cellular IoT product. [ + ]
Flexible electronics made from gold and water-vapour plasma
Researchers have developed a technique to improve the flexibility of ultrathin electronics, without needing adhesives or high temperatures. [ + ]
Biodegradable batteries made out of paper
The batteries are made up of electrodes screen-printed onto both sides of a piece of cellulose paper that has been reinforced with hydrogel. [ + ]
Improving touch sensitivity in industrial robots
The technology means robots are able to manipulate tiny glass lenses, electronics components and engine gears without damaging them. [ + ]
Considerations when specifying enclosures for Industry 4.0 applications
Given that an enclosure must provide a secure and robust environment, there are several criteria to consider when choosing the product design. [ + ]
5-qubit quantum computer now operational in Finland
The 5-qubit quantum computer is located at Micronova, part of OtaNano — Finland's national research infrastructure for micro and nanotechnology. [ + ]
Thin and flexible PCBs based on parylene
Scientists have successfully developed flexible printed circuit boards with an overall thickness of less than 20 µm and several metallisation layers. [ + ]
Two semiconductor doping methods combined
Researchers have combined two traditional semiconductor doping methods to achieve new efficiencies in the topological insulator bismuth selenide. [ + ]
Bringing PV modules indoors to power IoT devices
Bringing photovoltaic technology indoors could help energise Internet of Things devices such as smoke alarms, cameras and temperature sensors. [ + ]
Who is winning at 6G?
Several billion dollars have been put on the table for 6G communication so far. So who is ahead in the race to mass deployment, maybe in 2030? [ + ]
Simultaneous qubit operation on a quantum chip
By simultaneously operating multiple spin qubits on the same quantum chip, researchers have overcome a key obstacle on the road to the supercomputer of the future. [ + ]
Nanotechnology is inspiring next-gen batteries
A drive to improve the already-established Li-ion batteries by incorporating nanomaterials into them has begun. [ + ]
