Articles tagged with Electronic Circuits
Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a new silver-based ink that allows for flexible and stretchable microelectrodes. The ink can be used in electronic and optoelectronic applications to create integrated systems from diverse materials on various substrates.
A genetic circuit in HIV controls whether it turns on or stays dormant. Researchers have discovered how this circuit works and can be used to force the virus into dormancy. This finding has shown promise as an avenue for HIV therapy.
Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a contact lens with an electronic circuit and light-emitting diodes, paving the way for potential applications such as virtual displays, improved vision correction, and enhanced gaming experiences. The device was tested on rabbits without adverse effects.
Organic transistors consume less energy than silicon transistors and can be constructed on flexible surfaces. Researchers linked p channel and n channel transistors in complementary circuits to save energy and create flexible electronic components.
Neurons make fickle friends as the brain rapidly forms and reconfigures connections in response to new experiences. This process allows the brain to adapt quickly to changing situations, strengthening and pruning circuits to optimize information processing.
Researchers have developed a rapid testing method, PASD, to diagnose and repair intermittent faults in aircraft wiring harnesses. The technique uses a high-voltage pulse to detect small insulation breaks, allowing technicians to locate and fix faulty wires efficiently.
Researchers at MIT have developed a new magnetic semiconductor material that can inject spin-polarized electrons into silicon semiconductors. This breakthrough enables the creation of more efficient electronic circuits with reduced size and increased versatility.
Graphene, a material that gives pencils their marking ability, has been used to produce proof-of-principle transistors, loop devices, and circuitry. The researchers hope to use graphene layers as the basis for revolutionary electronic systems that would manipulate electrons as waves rather than particles.
Scientists at Purdue University have created a material with a negative refractive index, a milestone that could lead to better communications and imaging technologies. The discovery uses tiny parallel nanorods of gold to conduct clouds of electrons, allowing for more efficient light transmission.
Researchers have developed a new PNA molecule that can be used to construct nanodevices, thanks to its ability to form stable metal-containing duplexes even with non-complementary strands. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of novel electronic devices and materials.
The Penn theorists describe how nanoscale particles of certain materials can work as circuit elements, enabling faster computer processors and exotic applications. The technology could also enable the creation of biological circuits and couple electronic signals to individual molecules.
Scientists discovered that increasing OPE wire length triggers variable resistance, which can be beneficial for electronic devices. The researchers also found that substituting a methyl hydrocarbon group onto the middle unit significantly increases electron transfer rate.
Scientists study quasi-one-dimensional cuprates to understand how electrons respond to x-rays, revealing a unique separation of electric and magnetic fields.
Researchers have developed an innovative in-place fabrication method for conjugate conducting organic polymers, solving the long-standing problem of creating flexible circuits. This process enables the production of high-performance electronic devices, such as transistors and flexible displays.
UGA researchers aim to expand understanding of 'metalloaromaticity' and explore new classes of aromatics with diverse backgrounds in organic, inorganic, and computational chemistry. The project has significant industrial applications, including superconductivity.
Researchers have developed gallium nitride nanotubes that exhibit optical properties similar to carbon nanotubes but with a transparent structure. These tubes hold promise as chemical sensors due to their ability to attach organic molecules, making them useful for microfluidic applications.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have developed a novel nanoscale electronics circuit that can detect the presence of a single electron. This breakthrough could enable the creation of ultra-sensitive biosensors capable of detecting important biological molecules, including DNA.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a tiny atomic battery that can run for decades unattended, converting radioactive energy into motion. The device uses nickel-63 isotope and has potential applications in sensors for missiles and medical devices.
Photonic crystals, which can act as tiny optical components for managing photons, may enable the development of miniaturized optical components and circuits. The new technique could accelerate computing to the speed of light by reducing the size of optical components.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a method for creating electrical circuits using self-assembling colloidal nanoparticles under the influence of an alternating current electric field. The process, known as dielectrophoresis, allows microwires to form spontaneously and can be used in wet environments.
Researchers use liquid helium as a 2D fluid to study the finite size effect and its impact on conductivity. The experiment aims to improve signal-to-noise ratios and push understanding even further.