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New Spray-Printing Technique Could Help Create High-Quality Organic Semiconductors

Has the time come to substitute traditionally used silicon with printable organic semiconductor inks? Scientists at the University of Surrey believe so, particularly for future electronics that need to be lightweight, low-cost, flexible, and wearable.

23 Nov 2016

New Ultra-thin Semiconductor Could Extend Life of Moore’s Law

Following a decade of intensive research into graphene and two-dimensional materials a new semiconductor material shows potential for the future of super-fast electronics.

From Manchester University School of Materials 22 Nov 2016

Trillium and NXP Join Forces to Boost Auto Cybersecurity as IoT Takes to the Highway

Trillium Inc. today announced joint development efforts with NXP Semiconductors (NASDAQ: NXPI) for next-generation automotive cybersecurity applications. The announcement was made at the Munich opening of ESCAR Europ...

16 Nov 2016

Gallium Nitride: Second-Only to Diamond in Wear Resistance

Gallium nitride (GaN) has become one of the most significant and extensively used semiconducting materials.

31 Oct 2016

MIT Study Reveals Electron-Phonon Interactions Impact Heat Dissipation in Computer Chips

Technological development in the near future will see more transistors being placed into much smaller areas within computer chips. MIT engineers state cell phones, laptops, and other electronic gadgets are likely to face a greater risk of overheating, resulting in interactions between electrons and heat-carrying particles known as phonons.

13 Oct 2016

Fairchild Launches SuperFET III MOSFET Family with Best-in-Class Efficiency and Reliability

Better efficiency, EMI and ruggedness make SuperFET III MOSFETs ideal for high performance products with demanding robustness and reliability requirements.

From Fairchild Industries, Inc. 21 Sep 2016

Scientists Find New Promising Semiconductor for Solar Cells

U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory scientist Javier Vela describes the results of his recent research on organolead mixed-halide perovskites as “remarkable” and “promising”.

9 Sep 2016

Hexagonal Boron Nitride Semiconductors Provide Cost-Effective Alternative for Detecting Neutron Signals

Researchers from Texas Tech University have shown that hexagonal boron nitride semiconductors are a cost-effective alternative for examining overseas cargo containers entering ports in the U.S.

17 Aug 2016

Fairchild’s USB Type-C Controllers are Compatible with Latest Type-C Specifications

Fairchild (NASDAQ: FCS) a leading global supplier of high-performance semiconductor solutions, today announced that its FUSB302 family of USB Type-C controllers are the industry’s first to be compatible with the latest updates to the USB Type-C standard, including Power Delivery (PD) specification

From Fairchild Industries, Inc. 27 Jul 2016

Organic Carbon-Based Materials Used as Semiconductors in New Generation of Printable, Wearable Electronics

Organic carbon-based materials are increasingly exploited as active elements in electronic devices. A major example, representing a multi-billion dollar industry already, is the field of organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays currently found in top-of-the-line smart phones and televisions - apart from which many other areas are also application-targets for electrically and optically active organic materials.

26 Jul 2016

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The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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New Spray-Printing Technique Could Help Create High-Quality Organic Semiconductors

New Ultra-thin Semiconductor Could Extend Life of Moore’s Law

Trillium and NXP Join Forces to Boost Auto Cybersecurity as IoT Takes to the Highway

Gallium Nitride: Second-Only to Diamond in Wear Resistance

MIT Study Reveals Electron-Phonon Interactions Impact Heat Dissipation in Computer Chips

Fairchild Launches SuperFET III MOSFET Family with Best-in-Class Efficiency and Reliability

Scientists Find New Promising Semiconductor for Solar Cells

Hexagonal Boron Nitride Semiconductors Provide Cost-Effective Alternative for Detecting Neutron Signals

Fairchild’s USB Type-C Controllers are Compatible with Latest Type-C Specifications

Organic Carbon-Based Materials Used as Semiconductors in New Generation of Printable, Wearable Electronics

Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

GranuDrum HT: High-Temperature Powder Flow Analyzer

SteraPak: A Portable Decontamination System

Monitoring Polymerization Reactions with ACOMP

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Understanding Quality Testing for Automotive Chain Drive Components

Emerging Applications Highlight the Power of Chalcogenide Glasses in Technology

Advanced Characterization of Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) Using FT-NIR Spectroscopy

The Advantages of Using PTR-TOF Analyzers for CSS Applications

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

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Can we Decarbonize the Aerospace Industry?

From Lab to Industry: How Additive Manufacturing is Transforming Structural Integrity

How do CT Instruments Help with Battery Analysis?

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2The Potential of Methane as a Feedstock for Polymer Production

3High-Resolution Spectroscopy Identifies Key Factors in Iron-Based Superconductivity

4Enhanced Thermal Storage Performance of Copper Foam-Phase Change Material Composites

5Novel Approach to Safer and More Efficient Lithium-Ion Batteries

6Breakthrough for Durable and Efficient Fuel Cells

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