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Researchers develop hack-proof RFID chips

A new type of RFID chip is virtually impossible to hack, preventing identity theft and high-tech burglaries. The chip uses ferroelectric crystals to thwart power-glitch attacks and features a bank of capacitors as an on-chip energy source.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateFeb 3, 2016

Two-stage power management system boosts energy-harvesting efficiency

A two-stage power management system developed by Georgia Tech researchers improves triboelectric generator efficiency, enabling the powering of wearable and mobile devices. The system converts fluctuating energy amplitudes to continuous direct current, increasing energy output up to 330 times.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 10, 2016
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

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Thor's hammer to crush materials at 1 million atmospheres

Thor's advanced design features will allow for tailored pulse shapes and precise control over pressure, enabling researchers to study materials under extreme conditions. The new accelerator is expected to be smaller and more efficient than the world's largest pulsed-power accelerator, Z machine.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalPhysical Review Special Topics - Accelerators and Beams·DateJan 5, 2016

Capacitor breakthrough

Researchers at the University of Delaware have successfully developed a new method to increase the energy storage ability of dielectric capacitors using nanotechnology. The innovation achieves an energy density of about two watt hours per kilogram, significantly higher than existing structures.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 23, 2015

Sol-gel capacitor dielectric offers record-high energy storage

Researchers have developed a new capacitor dielectric material providing an electrical energy storage capacity similar to certain batteries. The hybrid sol-gel material shows maximum extractable energy densities up to 40 joules per cubic centimeter, exceeding conventional electrolytic capacitors and thin-film lithium ion batteries.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·DateJul 30, 2015
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

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3-D-printed 'smart cap' uses electronics to sense spoiled food

Researchers have created a 3D-printed wireless sensor that can detect signs of spoilage in food, such as changes in milk's electrical characteristics. The technology has the potential to provide food safety alerts for consumers and customize electronic devices for packaging and health applications.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalMicrosystems & Nanoengineering·DateJul 20, 2015

'Holey' graphene for energy storage

Researchers at the University of California - San Diego have discovered a method to increase electric charge storage in graphene, a two-dimensional form of carbon. The 'holey' structure introduces charged defects that increase capacitance by three-fold, making it useful for quick bursts of energy.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNano Letters·DateApr 21, 2015

Radio chip for the 'Internet of things'

Researchers at MIT have developed a new transmitter design that reduces off-state leakage 100-fold, allowing for longer battery life in IoT devices. The circuit uses a charge pump to generate a negative charge when idle, reducing power consumption by 20 picowatts.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateFeb 23, 2015

Ultra sensitive detection of radio waves with lasers

Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute developed a new optomechanical method that achieves extreme precision in measuring radio waves by avoiding noise with laser light. The detector can operate at room temperature, reducing the need for expensive cooling measures.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Niels Bohr Institute·JournalNature·DateMar 5, 2014
Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

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Controlling magnetism with an electric field

Scientists have developed a new method to control magnetism using an electric field, reducing heat generation and increasing memory density. This innovation has significant implications for the development of more efficient electronic devices, such as MRAM and logic chips.

SourceUniversity of Miami·JournalScientific Reports·DateFeb 18, 2014

Making frequency-hopping radios practical

MIT researchers have developed a new method for manufacturing filters in frequency-hopping radios that enables 14 times more filters on a single chip. This improvement increases the performance of these devices while minimizing space constraints, making them ideal for handheld devices. The new approach uses techniques already common in...

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateMay 15, 2013

Spanish scientists design a revolutionary data storage device

University of Granada researchers have developed an Advanced Random Access Memory (A-RAM) device that overcomes miniaturization challenges in DRAM cells, enabling long retention times and low battery consumption. The innovation has been patented and demonstrated experimentally, with companies like Samsung and Hynix showing interest.

SourceUniversity of Granada·JournalIEEE Electron Device Letters·DateNov 22, 2012

Mechanism behind capacitor's high-speed energy storage discovered

A team of researchers at NC State University has discovered the mechanism behind high-speed energy storage in capacitors using a PVDF polymer. This finding could lead to more powerful and efficient electric cars that can accelerate quickly, rivaling gasoline-powered sports cars.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 23, 2012
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Penn researchers build first physical 'metatronic' circuit

Penn researchers created the first physical demonstration of 'lumped' optical circuit elements, a milestone in the nascent field of metatronics. By manipulating light waves with nanorods, they replicated the function of electronic circuit elements like resistors and capacitors.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature Materials·DateFeb 23, 2012

A big step towards the redefinition of the kelvin

The Boltzmann constant has been re-determined by PTB scientists using Dielectric-Constant Gas Thermometry, with an uncertainty of 8 ppm. This achievement demonstrates that DCGT is suitable for determining fundamental constants and brings the country closer to redefining the kelvin unit.

SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalMetrologia·DateSep 20, 2011

Time ripe to move energy storage idea off drawing board

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have developed a novel capacitor design that could significantly increase energy density in power supplies for electric cars. The new technology uses titanium alloy and advanced materials to create a highly efficient and compact device capable of absorbing and providing surges of electricity.

SourceCase Western Reserve University·DateDec 1, 2010

Polymer electric storage, flexible and adaptable

Researchers developed ferroelectric polymer-based capacitors that deliver power more rapidly and are much lighter than conventional batteries. By tuning the dielectric property and energy density, they created materials with high performance and flexibility.

SourcePenn State·DateAug 20, 2008
GoPro HERO13 Black

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New technique could dramatically lower costs of DNA sequencing

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a method for sequencing DNA using nanopores, which could lead to a device that reads human genomes quickly and affordably. The technique produces an electrostatic fingerprint that can be used to read the genetic sequence, enabling precise diagnosis and tailored treatment procedures.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalNano Letters·DateDec 12, 2007

New nanocomposite processing technique creates more powerful capacitors

Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed a new technique to create films of barium titanate nanoparticles in a polymer matrix, allowing for improved capacitors that store twice as much energy as existing devices. The technique uses tailored organic phosphonic acids to encapsulate and modify the surface of the nanoparticles.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateApr 25, 2007

How can we make nanoscale capacitors even smaller?

UCSB researchers discovered that a 'dielectric dead layer' at the metal-insulator interface limits the size of thin-film capacitors. The team found metals with good screening properties can improve capacitance properties.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature·DateOct 12, 2006
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

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