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World's smallest radio receiver has building blocks the size of 2 atoms

12/16/2016  Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have made the world's smallest radio receiver - built out of an assembly of atomic-scale defects in pink diamonds.

NIST device for detecting subatomic-scale motion may aid robotics, homeland security

12/16/2016  Highly sensitive measuring tool can also be mass-produced.

Imec and Holst Centre introduce world's first solid-state multi-ion sensor for IoT applications

12/13/2016  At last week's IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) in San Francisco (USA), imec, the world-leading research and innovation hub in nano-electronics and digital technology and Holst Centre debuted a miniaturized sensor that simultaneously determines pH and chloride (Cl-)levels in fluid.

Outfitting the future

12/12/2016  Wearable technology is about more than smartwatches or counting steps. Across North Carolina State University, researchers are using it to solve problems — monitoring heart rate and environmental dangers, powering electronic devices, delivering medications, building better prosthetics and improving safety.

Stamping technique creates tiny circuits with electronic ink

12/09/2016  New stamping technique creates functional features at nanoscale dimensions.

EVG and Korea National NanoFab Center program on novel display coatings delivers outstanding results

12/07/2016  EV Group and the Korea National NanoFab Center announced preliminary results on improved transparent nanostructured anti-reflective coatings for next-generation displays.

Leti shows memristive devices can mimic different kind of synaptic plasticity inspired by biology

12/07/2016  Presented at IEDM 2016, breakthrough suggests path to embedding neuromorphic learning in low-power devices that could enable autonomous systems.

Delivering a power punch

12/05/2016  Microscale energy storage units for wearable and miniaturized electronic devices are improved using porous materials.

IoT and automotive to drive IC market growth through 2020

11/30/2016  New report also projects good IC sales increases in medical electronics, digital TVs, and servers.

Health diagnosis through bio-signal measuring electrodes on IoT devices

11/28/2016  DGIST developed electrodes that can measure biological signals.

Lab4MEMS project recognized with European Innovation Award

11/28/2016  Project developed pilot line for next-generation MEMS devices.

SMIC and IMECAS sign an agreement for MEMS R&D and foundry platform

11/15/2016  Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation and The Institute of Microelectronics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences announced the signing of a cooperation agreement for a MEMS R&D foundry platform to jointly develop MEMS sensor standard processes and build a complete MEMS supply chain.

The best MEMS microphones for the iPhone 7 Plus

11/10/2016  The MEMS microphone market has enjoyed continuous growth since its debut.

MicroVision and STMicroelectronics to co-market MEMS mirror-based laser beam scanning solutions

11/10/2016  MicroVision, Inc. and STMicroelectronics today announced that they plan to work together to develop, sell, and market Laser Beam Scanning (LBS) technology.

Smartphone unit shipments forecast to grow at single-digit rates through 2020

11/09/2016  IC Market Drivers 2017 analyzes end-use applications and impact on IC market growth.

Analog Devices makes MEMS switch technology a commercial reality

11/08/2016  Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) today introduced a breakthrough in switch technology that provides a long-sought replacement for electromechanical relay designs first adopted by the electronics industry more than 100 years ago.

Small, energy-efficient health patch from imec and Holst Centre lays the foundation for better mobile health solutions

11/08/2016  At electronica, imec, Holst Centre (set up by imec and TNO), and TNO have introduced their next-generation health patch.

Automotive systems forecast to show strongest growth through 2020

11/03/2016  Newly updated report reviews many of the end-use system applications that are presently impacting and that are forecast to help propel the IC market through 2020.

WORLD OF IOT grows with 30 new exhibitors at SEMICON Japan

11/03/2016  Today, SEMI announced that WORLD OF IOT, a show-within-a-show at SEMICON Japan 2016, will expand with the addition of 30 new exhibitors.

The gas sensor market is about to change

11/02/2016  Nowadays, the number of enforceable patents dedicated to miniaturized gas sensors is increasing worldwide, and several companies already stand out by their strong IP position.




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