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Nanowires under tension could enable ultrafast transistors
The faster electrons can accelerate in tiny nanowires, the faster a transistor can switch and the less energy it requires. [ + ]
Improving defect detection in transistors
Researchers have revived and improved a once-reliable technique known as charging pumping to identify and count defects in transistors — the building blocks of modern electronic devices. [ + ]
Semiconductor 'flipped' to insulator above room temperature
The exotic electronic structure that supported the quantum flip was previously only stable at ultra-cold temperatures of ‑73°C. [ + ]
Emphasising experience in 2022 for venue and campus networks
CommScope's Bart Giordano blogs on the impact of enhancing experience through digital capabilities. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
