Articles tagged with Electrical Engineering
Chao-Yang Wang, a world-renowned battery innovator, has been appointed Vice President and Executive Director of the Electrochemical Safety Research Institute. He brings over three decades of experience in academia and research leadership to advance safe and reliable energy storage technologies.
Researchers at Hanbat National University developed a hybrid physics-informed neural network framework for optimization of latent heat thermal energy storage systems. The framework enables rapid, autonomous design optimization by teaching the AI model governing laws of physics.
Researchers developed a flexible microsystem to deliver light directly to internal cancer treatment sites, overcoming the limitation of traditional PDT. The system, powered wirelessly and containing tiny light-emitting components, shows promising results in laboratory tests, paving the way for more precise and effective cancer treatments.
Researchers develop AI framework to optimize CMOS LNA designs, reducing power consumption by 62% and improving linearity. The framework increases successful circuit simulations by nearly doubling the rate under foundry design constraints.
Researchers developed a novel semiconductor integration platform, BBCube, combining advanced chip packaging, high-density interconnects, and improved thermal management. This enables more precise chip placement, faster communication, and efficient cooling for powerful and energy-efficient AI accelerators.
Researchers have developed a new stretchable catheter that can reveal features of arterial plaque not visible with conventional imaging. The device uses electrical measurements to identify metabolically active plaques, allowing doctors to spot potentially deadly buildup before it causes a heart attack.
A high-throughput ceramic processing method using cellulose nanofiber dispersions enables rapid exploration of dielectric materials. The researchers identified a dielectric ceramic with excellent temperature stability, demonstrating its potential in advanced functional materials.
Researchers developed a novel vertically integrated dual-gate transistor design for reliable touch sensing and large-area integration. The device exhibited stable response and recovery times, and demonstrated active tactile sensing capabilities.
A Sungkyunkwan University undergrad researcher developed a new AI system named 'UAV-NAS' that accurately identifies drones while consuming very little power, improving battery efficiency by 88.7%. This technology has significant implications for real-time drone monitoring in military and industrial settings.
Researchers developed a compact antenna-in-package wireless module that achieves 144 Gbps data transmission in the 150 GHz sub-terahertz band, paving the way for future 6G devices. The technology uses phased-array transceivers and dual-polarized MIMO to increase communication efficiency and capacity.
Researchers developed a new design strategy to overcome limitations in metasurface-based approaches, creating a response that enables strong, fast modulation across a wider range of colours. This advance provides a pathway for compact, high-speed optical devices with potential applications in faster data transmission and future light-b...
Researchers found that high-power pulses can distribute light evenly across seven cores in a multicore fiber, reducing fluctuations and improving stability. The effect is robust and not affected by disturbances such as bending or twisting, opening new possibilities for efficient and powerful laser systems.
Researchers have developed a new photonic architecture that enables scalable spatiotemporal interleaving networks for high-density integrated photonic convolution. The SPIN (Spatiotemporal Photonic Interleaving Network) framework reduces waveguide complexity and increases programmability in wavelength-domain interleaving, enabling comp...
MIT researchers develop a new fabrication platform to integrate molecules into electronic devices, enabling next-generation computing technologies and emerging applications. The technique uses nanoscale surface forces to mechanically assemble delicate molecular materials without damaging them.
Seoul National University researchers have developed an off-stochiometric anode material that enables safe, ultra-fast charging of lithium-ion batteries. The new design strategy overcomes kinetic limitations and preserves the NASICON structure against irreversible damage.
Researchers at Kennesaw State University are using interactive visualizations to improve students' understanding of complex semiconductor concepts, bridging the gap between abstract theory and real-world behavior.
Resonant meta-devices revolutionize imaging and display by achieving ultra-narrowband wavefront shaping and spectral decoupling. They enable multifunctional, high-purity light-field control with applications in AR/VR, LiDAR, quantum photonics, and biosensing.
Illinois researchers have discovered a new type of quantum light emitter in diamonds that could help overcome challenges facing quantum technologies. The newly identified IL1 center emits bright and narrowband quantum light while remaining insensitive to crystal vibrations, which is a significant obstacle for existing quantum systems.
Wearable sensors can track dynamic changes in uric acid levels, providing valuable information for assessing healing progress and adjusting treatment plans. Researchers have improved the accuracy and reliability of these sensors using new materials and technologies.
A transient electronic state plays a key role in the formation of a photoinduced hidden state in a metal–organic framework, which can be controlled with light for future applications. The study provides new insights into designing materials with novel optical properties.
A team of researchers from Chiba University developed a method to monitor laser ablation in real time by detecting tiny push-back forces during laser cutting. By tracking the recoil force, they can sense depth and detect completion in real time, allowing for precise control over the process.
Researchers from the University of Toyama developed an OLED that incorporates a crystalline rubrene thin film, achieving higher current density and reduced luminance turn-on voltage. The study suggests that organic crystals with high charge-transport properties can be integrated into practical thin-film OLEDs.
Researchers have developed a novel hybrid control strategy for quasi-zero stiffness isolators, addressing payload variations and residual resonant peaks. The 'smart cushion' can adapt to changing loads in seconds, making it crucial for precision applications like chip manufacturing and robot handling of fragile goods.
Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a new AI framework called Orla that streamlines building and running AI workflows. In tests, Orla reduced computing costs and response times without sacrificing quality.
Researchers developed a self-aligned, thin-film growth technology to grow tellurium film in a uniform crystal orientation at a low temperature of 150°C. This approach enables the precise fabrication of high-quality semiconductor films for next-generation semiconductors and optoelectronic devices.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed a practical imaging technique to visualize surface plasmon polaritons, electromagnetic waves traveling along metal surfaces. The method uses quantum dots to create sensitizers that can capture images of the waves under normal laboratory conditions.
A team of researchers at Harvard and Max Planck Institute have developed three new functional components for photonic microchips using an inverse design algorithm. The compact designs are about 500 times smaller than conventional designs and offer a path toward higher-performance integrated light technologies.
Researchers at NUS CDE developed compact memristive radio-frequency switches that can be integrated onto gallium nitride microchips. The switches retain their settings without continuous power, reducing chip size and power use.
A Tulane University team is using AI to discover new superconductors, which could improve the nation's electrical grid, medical imaging, and quantum computing. The project combines high-fidelity calculations, physics-aware AI, and experimental measurements to accelerate discovery.
A KAIST research team has developed a non-contact, non-destructive method to measure minute variations in battery electrode thickness, improving battery safety and quality by identifying invisible defects during manufacturing. The technology combines terahertz waves with an optical frequency comb for ultra-precise measurements.
A new study highlights micro-transfer printing as a promising approach for realizing heterogeneous integration in silicon photonics. The technique combines benefits of die-level assembly with wafer-scale processing, enabling seamless co-integration of diverse material systems onto large-area platforms.
Researchers developed a Joint DAS and GNSS system that blends traditional GPS with Distributed Acoustic Sensing for reliable tracking. In real-world trials, the system outperformed GPS-only tracking and proved resilient on lower-powered devices, supporting widespread smartphone and IoT sensor adoption.
Researchers developed a perception-driven display strategy that balances real-world brightness and virtual image quality. The technology improves real-world visibility while maintaining convincing appearance for virtual content under different lighting conditions.
Kyushu University researchers have developed prototype thin-film electronic modules that can automatically connect and disconnect with each other. The modules use a kinetic electronics approach, integrating actuators and circuits on the same thin-film to create an electromechanical docking mechanism.
Researchers at UCLA have demonstrated a way to integrate terahertz functions onto a single chip using quantum well structures, paving the way for compact and scalable systems. This breakthrough could enable practical and widespread use of terahertz technology in applications such as ultrafast wireless communication, security screening,...
A European energy system model determines that a uniform benchmark for vehicle charging infrastructure is not optimal, as the cost-optimal level varies by country. Customized targets for EU member states can unlock benefits through smart charging technologies like V1G and V2G.
Researchers unveiled a technique to build ultra-clean 2D heterostructures using muscovite crystals, eliminating microscopic residues that disrupt electronic device performance. This method enables precise stacking of atomic layers, leading to new properties and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanoelectronics.
Flexible electromagnetic induction-type tactile sensors offer a promising route for low-power, robust and self-powered interfaces. The researchers provided a systematic roadmap for development, including application-oriented design and multimodal integration with other sensing mechanisms.
Researchers have developed a detector that delivers high sensitivity while operating at ordinary room temperature, using carbon nanotubes and a pyroelectric lithium niobate crystal. The device surpasses earlier graphene-based detectors by several orders of magnitude and offers a broad spectral range without cryogenic cooling.
A new study reveals that tiny gaps in ultra-thin devices can strongly influence unwanted electrical leakage. Researchers found that conventional expectations about insulating materials can change at the atomic scale, requiring engineers to consider the full device structure.
Researchers have developed a novel technique to observe real-time domain wall behavior in ferroelectric materials during 'poling' and 'depoling', providing deeper insights into the mechanisms at play. This breakthrough resolves longstanding debates about AC and DC poling, shedding light on the polarization state of these materials.
Researchers developed a photospike-based TRNG that harnesses unpredictable light-induced electrical charges to generate true random numbers. The device passed all 15 randomness tests and remained stable over millions of cycles, making it suitable for image authentication and deepfake detection.
Researchers at MIT have discovered a method to extend the lifespan of quantum dot LEDs by encapsulating them in an acrylate-based resin. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the development of energy-efficient digital displays, including flat-screen TVs, augmented and virtual reality headsets, smartphone screens, and me...
A PolyU project has developed an intelligent portable traffic light system to address bottlenecks during roadworks on narrow streets in Hong Kong. The system uses advanced sensing technologies and adaptive algorithms to dynamically adjust signal timings, reducing traffic queues and preventing gridlock.
Researchers at Tokyo University of Science found that accounting for the time scale of a target system improves ESN hyperparameter settings, leading to better prediction accuracy. The study provides guidelines for designing optimal ESN settings based on the time scale.
Researchers have developed a novel quantum material that can naturally enable the study of non-Hermitian dynamics, a phenomenon where systems exhibit unusual behaviors. The material, a magnetic topological insulator, allows for the creation of electronic networks with direction-dependent connections, enabling the accumulation of states...
Researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo have created a compact 300-GHz-band 4×4 bi-directional phased-array transceiver in 65-nm CMOS, achieving significant advancements in 6G wireless communication. The transceiver operates over 240–270 GHz and consumes only 26 mW per element.
Researchers have developed a new kind of point-of-load converter to step down power from 48 volts to 1 volt, achieving higher efficiency and faster power delivery. This technology could significantly reduce energy consumption and thermal stress in AI data centers.
Researchers developed a technology to stack ultrathin semiconductor chips with improved integration density, overcoming challenges of chip thickness and warpage. The process enables the reliable stacking of over ten chips, potentially leading to significant improvements in AI semiconductor performance.
A research team at Pohang University of Science & Technology has developed a next-generation semiconductor with enhanced performance and stability. The breakthrough solution, called 'Volatile Surface Reconstruction,' converts unreacted tin ions into a volatile compound that volatilizes, while creating a self-protective layer to shield ...
A KAIST research team analyzed the computational cost and energy consumption of AI agents, finding they consume up to 136.5 times more energy per query than conventional generative AI. This study highlights the importance of optimizing AI semiconductors, data centers, and power infrastructure for sustainable AI development.
Binghamton University has opened a cutting-edge cleanroom facility to support innovative research in advanced chip manufacturing. The new space will train over 100 students annually in this high-tech field.
The U-Shift II project develops a vehicle that can transform into different types of vehicles, such as a shuttle or cargo van, using replaceable capsules. This concept enables flexible adaptation to various tasks, saving resources and promoting sustainable mobility.
A new imaging technology at UH helps scientists study exosomes, tiny particles released by human cells that may be targets for diseases. The technology uses advanced lighting at the nanoscale to analyze exosomes one at a time, measuring features to pinpoint good drug targets.
Scientists have developed a new type of battery that harnesses ambient moisture to power IoT devices, offering a sustainable alternative to toxic materials. The batteries can be stretched without losing energy density, making them ideal for wearable monitors and medical devices.
Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo developed a new transceiver that solves self-interference in full-duplex wireless systems, doubling spectrum efficiency and reducing complexity. The design enables simultaneous transmission and reception using time-division switching strategy.
Researchers at Rice University develop a new way to model the cochlea's sound processing using graph signal processing, identifying broader functional relationships between sensory cells. The model, called GSP Cochlea, performs better in detecting signals in noise and may hold the key to personalized device settings for hearing aids.
Researchers developed a perovskite/In0.47Ga0.53As thin-film heterojunction to create high-sensitive DUV-SWIR photodetectors with optimal stability and performance. The device achieved 98.9% retention of initial performance after 30,000 cycles.
Researchers develop a new strategy to control electronic and magnetic properties of oxide thin films through nanoparticle exsolution, resulting in giant insulator-to-metal transition and room-temperature superparamagnetism
Researchers developed a non-contact optical sensing strategy to detect ethanol molecules in air using light-field distortions and deep learning. The system employs a graphene-based Fresnel lens to focus light through interference, capturing minute changes in the focal spot formed by the lens.