Novel heterostructure could be key to quantum electronics
26 October, 2021Pure germanium was bonded with aluminium in a way that atomically sharp interfaces are created, resulting in a monolithic metal–semiconductor–metal heterostructure.
Sandwich-style fabrication for ultralow-energy electronics
20 October, 2021The fabrication process, involving placing an atom-thick semiconductor between two mirrors, marks a significant step towards ultralow-energy electronics.
Energy-efficient tech transports data without waste heat
16 September, 2021The energy-saving semiconductor technology has shown highly promising signs of requiring less electricity to run by not giving off any heat.
Homegrown components for ultrasmall electronics
30 August, 2021'Growing' electronic components directly onto a semiconductor block avoids messy, noisy oxidation scattering that slows and impedes electronic operation.
South Korea grants patent for Archer's quantum computing chip
12 August, 2021Archer Materials has announced the granting of a Republic of Korea patent associated with the company's 12CQ quantum computing chip technology.
STMicroelectronics unveils 200 mm silicon carbide wafers
30 July, 2021ST has manufactured its first 200 mm silicon carbide (SiC) bulk wafers for prototyping next-generation power devices at its facility in Sweden.
Thermal waves observed in a semiconductor material
22 July, 2021Researchers have observed thermal waves in solid germanium — a semiconductor material used typically in electronics, similar to silicon — at room temperature.
Ultrathin semiconductors connected to superconductors
12 July, 2021Swiss researchers have equipped an ultrathin semiconductor with superconducting contacts, paving the way for previously unimagined applications.
Renault and ST cooperate on power electronics for EVs, hybrids
07 July, 2021Renault and ST will work together with the objective of improving the power performance of Renault's applications for electric and hybrid vehicles.
ST provides tech for Arrival's EVs
01 July, 2021STMicroelectronics has announced its collaboration with EV manufacturer Arrival, to provide semiconductor technologies and products for Arrival's vehicles.
Renesas RV1S9209A, RV1S9231A and RV1S9207A photocouplers
01 June, 2021Renesas Electronics has expanded its family of 8.2 mm creepage photocouplers with three devices designed for operation in harsh industrial automation equipment, solar inverter and EV charger operating environments.
Toshiba TLP3910 photovoltaic-output photocoupler
27 May, 2021Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage has launched the TLP3910 — a photovoltaic-output photocoupler (photovoltaic coupler) housed in a thin SO6L package.
Researchers 'paint' Marie Curie in a semiconductor layer
21 April, 2021Imagine that you could paint a canvas by making the canvas itself change to a different colour instead of brushing paint on it.
Think positive: the key to transparent electronics
15 April, 2021For decades, researchers have sought a new class of electronics based on semiconducting oxides, whose optical transparency could enable fully transparent electronics.
Organic semiconductors harness waste heat for electricity
30 March, 2021Electron-transporting, n-type organic semiconductors could help generate electricity from waste heat released by industrial processes and homes.