With the transaction now closed, Dialog becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas. [ + ]

Pairing metal halide perovskites with conventional silicon leads to a powerful solar cell that overcomes the 26% practical efficiency limit of using silicon cells alone. [ + ]

The battery's nickel-rich cathode enables storage of high energy per unit mass, while the ionic liquid electrolyte ensures largely stable capacity over many cycles. [ + ]

Following the ongoing situation with COVID-19 in NSW and other states, a decision has been made to reschedule Electronex to 5–6 April 2022. [ + ]

Rather than waiting for fully mature quantum computers, researchers developed hybrid classical–quantum algorithms to extract the most performance from today's hardware. [ + ]

Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) has officially completed its acquisition of Maxim Integrated Products, more than a year after the acquisition was initially announced. [ + ]

A multifunctional molecule that plugs various atomic-scale defects in perovskite solar materials can significantly boost their longevity and electrical output. [ + ]

Flexible and waterproof sensors that could unlock new applications for wearable electronics have been developed by Korean scientists. [ + ]

The lithium salt currently being used in lithium-ion batteries is lithium hexafluorophosphate, which poses a fire and safety hazard. [ + ]

Scientists have produced a more efficient type of solar cell that generates power on both the front and the back sides, setting a new world record in the process. [ + ]

Jensen Huang, a trailblazer in building accelerated computing platforms, is the 2021 recipient of the Semiconductor Industry Association's Robert N. Noyce Award. [ + ]

Maxim Integrated's MAX78000 ultralow-power neural-network microcontroller detects and localises faces in video and images using Xailient's Detectum neural network. [ + ]

Archer Materials has announced the granting of a Republic of Korea patent associated with the company's ¹²CQ quantum computing chip technology. [ + ]

To simplify small electronics recycling, researchers have developed a two-metal nanocomposite for circuits that disintegrates when submerged in water. [ + ]

The three-part series showcases the latest innovations in robotics, automation and connectivity, as well as cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. [ + ]