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Opening the Van der Waals' sandwich

11/02/2017  Researchers in Japan create world's first system to measure the force needed to separate a crystal's microscopic layers, a boon for semiconductor development.

Global semiconductor industry posts highest-ever quarterly sales

11/01/2017  The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $107.9 billion for the third quarter of 2017, marking the industry’s highest-ever quarterly sales and an increase of 10.2 percent compared to the previous quarter.

NREL research yields significant thermoelectric performance

11/01/2017  Addition of thin films to fabrics could power portable electronics, sensors.

Veeco and ALLOS demonstrate 200mm GaN-on-Si performance to enable micro-LED adoption

11/01/2017  Veeco Instruments Inc. (Nasdaq: VECO) announced today the completion of a strategic initiative with ALLOS Semiconductors (ALLOS) to demonstrate 200mm GaN-on-Si wafers for Blue/Green micro-LED production.

New research explores the limits of nanomaterials and atomic effects for nanotechnology

10/26/2017  The stability of schottky and ohmic au nanocatalysts to zno nanowires.

Deep-depletion: A new concept for MOSFETs

10/26/2017  An international team of researchers has created a proof of concept that uses the deep-depletion regime in bulk-boron-doped diamond MOSFETs to increase hole channel carrier mobility.

Nanotube fiber antennas as capable as copper

10/23/2017  Rice University researchers show their flexible fibers work well but weigh much less.

Researchers bring optical communication onto silicon chips

10/23/2017  Ultrathin films of a semiconductor that emits and detects light can be stacked on top of silicon wafers.

Taming 'wild' electrons in graphene

10/23/2017  Discovery could lead to novel electronic devices.

Strong solar and semiconductor demand but still a sizeable oversupply of polysilicon

10/18/2017  An oversupply of polysilicon will double in 2018 despite strong demand in solar and semiconductor markets, according to a report recently published by The Information Network.

Long nanotubes make strong fibers

10/17/2017  Rice University researchers advance characterization, purification of nanotube wires and films.

2017 IEDM features rich technical program, focus sessions

10/17/2017  Each year at the IEDM, the world's best technologists in micro/nano/bioelectronics converge to participate in a technical program consisting of more than 220 presentations, along with other events.

China IC industry outlook

10/17/2017  With an increasing presence in the global semiconductor manufacturing supply chain, the market opportunities in China are expanding dramatically.

Spin current detection in quantum materials unlocks potential for alternative electronics

10/13/2017  A new method that precisely measures the mysterious behavior and magnetic properties of electrons flowing across the surface of quantum materials could open a path to next-generation electronics.

Injecting electrons jolts 2-D structure into new atomic pattern

10/11/2017  Berkeley Lab study is first to show potential of energy-efficient next-gen electronic memory.

Paper-based supercapacitor uses metal nanoparticles to boost energy density

10/10/2017  Using a simple layer-by-layer coating technique, researchers from the U.S. and Korea have developed a paper-based flexible supercapacitor that could be used to help power wearable devices.

Prototype shows how tiny photodetectors can double their efficiency

10/09/2017  UC Riverside research invokes quantum mechanical processes that occur when two atomically thin materials are stacked together.

WIN Semiconductors enhances 0.25µm GaN power process

10/09/2017  The NP25 technology provides 28-volt operation with superior power density and efficiency for demanding power applications through Ku-band.

Tungsten offers nano-interconnects a path of least resistance

10/05/2017  Crystalline tungsten shows insight and promise in addressing the challenges of electrical interconnects that have high resistivity at the nanoscale.

A sea of spinning electrons

10/03/2017  Rutgers-led discovery could spawn a wave of new electronic devices.




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