Electronic Components
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University of Utah, National Laboratory of the Rockies partner to advance energy resilience, critical minerals and data-enabled science
The University of Utah and National Laboratory of the Rockies have signed a three-year MOU to strengthen the US energy system. The partnership enables research on urgent national security and energy priorities, including water security, critical minerals, and advanced manufacturing.
In study of Taiwanese electronics firms, effects of offshoring on innovation were mixed
A study by Carnegie Mellon University found that offshoring of production in Taiwanese electronics firms had mixed outcomes on their innovative capabilities. In product categories that could be moved offshore more easily, innovation levels declined, but in other areas, research efforts were reallocated to boost innovation.
Hannover Messe: Thin polymer films – the material behind a new generation of pumps
Researchers at Saarland University have developed a new class of miniature actuators using ultrathin silicone film-based pumps. The pumps can operate without motors, compressed air, or lubricants and can be switched on and off as needed.
Hannover Messe: Electronic switches made from smart polymer films – a first step towards flexible circuit boards
Scientists develop a new generation of energy-efficient transistors made from thin, lightweight electrically conducting films. The film-based switch can control the flow of electric current with high precision, enabling complex motion sequences or fixed positions.
More power, less heat: How metallic glasses are making motors more efficient
Researchers at Saarland University developed metallic glasses to reduce energy losses in electric motors, enabling more efficient operation. The new alloys minimize energy consumption in everyday devices, extending the range of e-scooters and drones.
Real-time view inside microreactor reveals 2D semiconductor growth secrets
A team of researchers from Okayama University directly observes the atomic-scale growth of ultra-thin semiconductor crystals using a microreactor. They identify multiple growth regimes and dynamics, shedding light on how crystal shape and quality depend on conditions.
Why 5G alone may not be enough for tomorrow’s factories
A new hybrid wireless access network called PHWAN has been proposed to improve the performance of smart factories. The framework combines different wireless systems, including 5G, Wi-Fi, and low-power industrial networks, to adapt dynamically to the needs of different machines.
Ultrathin ferroelectric capacitors for next-generation memory devices
Researchers from Japan successfully downscaled a total ferroelectric memory capacitor stack to just 30 nm, maintaining high remanent polarization and paving the way for compact and efficient on-chip memory. This breakthrough demonstrates compatibility with semiconductor devices and paves the way for future technologies.
Pusan National University researchers uncover scalable method for ultrahigh-resolution quantum dot displays
Researchers introduce a universal, nondestructive direct photolithography method for QD patterning, enabling precise control over fragile surface chemistry. The study demonstrates high-resolution patterns exceeding 10,000 pixels per inch and boosts device efficiency.
New ‘cloaking device’ concept to shield sensitive tech from magnetic fields
Researchers have created a design framework for magnetic cloaks that can protect sensitive electronics and sensors from magnetic interference. The new concept enables shielding of components in fusion reactors, medical imaging systems, and isolating quantum sensors.
Exploring the origins of the universe: 145 low-noise amplifiers complete ALMA telescopes
The Atacama Large Millimeter/Submillimeter Array (ALMA) has been upgraded with 145 low-noise amplifiers, allowing for more sensitive measurements of cosmic radiation. This enables researchers to study dark and distant regions of the universe, gaining insights into star and galaxy formation.
The twisted nanotubes that tell a story
Researchers have created a method to encode binary information and transmit signals on a chip using quasiparticles called magnons. The spiral geometry of tiny, twisted magnetic tubes enables data transmission at room temperature, with no electron flow required.
Back to the future: Is light-speed analog computing on the horizon?
Scientists have developed a programmable electronic circuit that harnesses high-frequency electromagnetic waves to perform complex parallel processing at light-speed. This breakthrough has the potential to power next-generation wireless networks, real-time radar, and advanced monitoring in various industries.
Innovative transistors for quantum chips
Researchers at TU Wien developed a new form of doping called modulation acceptor doping (MAD) that improves conductivity without incorporating foreign atoms. This technology enables faster switching times, lower power consumption, and better performance in quantum chips.
Room-temperature terahertz device opens door to 6G networks
Researchers at Nagoya University have successfully developed a resonant tunnel diode that operates at room temperature using Group IV semiconductor materials. This breakthrough paves the way for terahertz wireless components that can deliver unprecedented speed and data handling capacity with superior energy efficiency.
Prussian Blue breaks out of its cubic mold after 300 years
Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have successfully synthesized Prussian Blue with an octahedral morphology by using a specialized solvent. The new crystal shape enhances electrochemical reactivity and stable performance in sodium-ion hybrid capacitors.
Machine learning-based design enables more efficient wireless power transfer
A new machine learning-based design method has been proposed to achieve stable and efficient wireless power transfer. The approach uses real-world circuit modeling and numerical simulations to optimize system performance, demonstrating significant improvements in output voltage stability and power-delivery efficiency.
UMBC researchers pioneer method to discover new 2D materials for advanced electronics
Researchers at UMBC developed a new way to predict 2D materials that could transform the electronics industry. Using a mix of data mining, computer modeling, and structural analysis, they predicted 83 possible new materials with desirable properties.
Fluorinated polyimide: High toughness and low dielectric properties pave new path for high-frequency communication materials
Researchers have developed a novel fluorinated polyimide with improved mechanical properties and reduced dielectric constant, making it suitable for advanced microelectronic packaging. The material achieves low dielectric properties, excellent mechanical toughness, and synergistic optimization of comprehensive properties.
On-line detection of additive concentrations in acidic copper plating solution for metal interconnection by an electrochemical microfluidic workstation
A novel electrochemical microfluidic workstation detects additive concentrations in acidic copper plating solution with average relative errors below 10%. The system reduces single-test solution consumption to 220 microliters, enabling online monitoring of process stability and reliability.
Military combatants usher in an era of personalized training with new materials
A new e-textile platform developed by KAIST's research team combines 3D printing technology with advanced materials engineering to create customized training models for individual combatants. The platform uses flexible and highly durable sensors and electrodes printed directly onto textile substrates, enabling precise movement and huma...
Novel manufacturing technique for piezoelectric thin films
Empa researchers have developed a novel deposition process for piezoelectric thin films using HiPIMS, producing high-quality layers on insulating substrates at low temperatures. The technique overcomes the challenge of argon inclusions by timing the voltage application to accelerate desired ions.
Virginia Tech researchers develop recyclable, healable electronics
A new material has been developed by Virginia Tech researchers that can be recycled, reconfigured, and self-healed after damage. The material, called vitrimer circuit boards, offers a more sustainable alternative to traditional electronic composites.
"Stronger together: Interlocked electrodes push silicon battery lifespan beyond limits"
Researchers at POSTECH have developed an interlocked electrode-electrolyte system that forms covalent chemical bonds between the electrode and electrolyte, maintaining long-term stability. The IEE-based pouch cell demonstrated significantly higher energy density compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries.
New microscope reveals heat flow in materials for green energy
Scientists have developed a new microscope that accurately measures directional heat flow in materials. This advancement can lead to better designs for electronic devices and energy systems, with potential applications in faster computers, more efficient solar panels, and batteries.
Bidirectional 1200 V GaN switch with integrated free-wheeling diodes
Fraunhofer IAF presents a bidirectional 1200 V GaN switch with integrated free-wheeling diodes, enabling more efficient power electronics for energy generation and mobility. The switch can be used in grid-connected power converters and electric drive systems.
Ultra-thin cooling solution for mobile devices unlocks slimmer, high-performance technology
Researchers at Nagoya University developed an ultra-thin loop heat pipe to improve heat control in smartphones and tablets. The device transports heat without electricity, enabling sustained high performance without compromising on design or user experience.
Novel memristors to overcome AI’s "catastrophic forgetting"
Researchers have introduced novel memristive components that offer significant advantages over previous versions, including increased robustness and functionality. These properties could help address the problem of catastrophic forgetting in artificial neural networks.
Can online games be an effective intervention to help adolescents reduce substance abuse?
Researchers found that digital games effective in reducing drinking, smoking, and illicit drug use among adolescents when personalized to individual players, had social components, and included content encouraging behavior change.
Virginia Tech researchers publish revolutionary blueprint to fuse wireless technologies and AI
Researchers from Virginia Tech have published a visionary paper on fusing wireless technologies and AI to create human-like common sense. The team aims to develop a network that can think, plan, and imagine like humans, enabling seamless merging of physical, virtual, and digital dimensions.
Superlubricity applied in electronic devices only two atoms thick
Research team develops novel method to exploit frictionless sliding for improved memory performance and energy efficiency. The new technology enables unprecedentedly efficient data read/write operations while consuming significantly less energy.
Innovative design techniques for better performance of wireless transmitters
Researchers from Science Tokyo developed three design techniques to enhance power efficiency and data rates in wireless transmitters, enabling synergistic operation of electronic devices. The techniques avoid the power-hungry CORDIC circuit block and ensure linearity in amplitude and phase modulation.
Marshall University researcher secures new NIH grant to study synthetic coolants and nicotine addiction
Marshall University researcher Brandon Henderson has secured a $1.85 million NIH grant to study the impact of synthetic coolants in vaping products on nicotine addiction. The five-year research project will explore how synthetic coolants influence addiction-related behaviors, particularly among adolescents.
Materials with a ‘twist’ show unexpected electronic behaviour
Researchers at University of Groningen found that twisted tungsten disulfide sheets exhibit unexpected electronic properties, contradicting theoretical predictions. The study provides insights into the structural relaxation of 2D materials and enhances prediction and manipulation capabilities.
Fraunhofer IAF expands technology capabilities for chiplet innovations within the APECS pilot line
The Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics is expanding its technology capabilities in chiplet innovations through the APECS pilot line, supported by €4.35 million in funding from Baden-Württemberg. This initiative aims to drive chiplet innovation and increase research and manufacturing capacity for semiconductors in Europe.
Faster organic phosphorescence for better display tech
Researchers develop new organic LED material that maintains sharp color and contrast while replacing heavy metals with a hybrid material. The material achieves stable, fast phosphorescent light emission, necessary for modern displays operating at 120 frames per second.
Atom-thin insulator grown into perfect films
Researchers create high-quality hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) films just one atom thick using a new growth method. The films exhibit excellent insulating properties and are suitable for high-performance electronic devices.
Large-scale programmable logic array achieves complex computations
Researchers developed a large-scale optical programmable logic array that can execute complex models like Conway's Game of Life, marking a significant advancement in optical computing. The array uses parallel spectrum modulation to achieve an 8-input system, significantly expanding the capabilities of optical logic operations.
Virginia Tech team creates new method of flexing on electronics
Researchers developed a novel technique using liquid metal microdroplets to create stair-like structures forming vias that connect circuit layers without drilled holes. This approach enables rapid and parallel fabrication of soft electronic components, overcoming challenges in conventional rigid electronics.
Solving computationally hard problems with 3D integrated photonics
Researchers have developed a reconfigurable three-dimensional integrated photonic processor specifically designed to tackle the subset sum problem, a classic NP-complete challenge. The processor operates by allowing photons in a light beam to explore all possible paths simultaneously, providing answers in parallel and demonstrating hig...
An edible toothpaste-based transistor
Researchers at Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Milan created an edible transistor using a toothpaste pigment, enabling the development of smart pills and potential healthcare applications. The device is made from ethylcellulose substrate with gold particles and operates at low voltage.
UCF receives prestigious Keck Foundation Award to advance spintronics technology
Researchers at UCF are developing materials that allow electricity to move through devices without creating heat, potentially transforming how technology is built and powered. If successful, this could lead to a long-term solution for humankind and the way we consume our natural resources.
Flexible circuits made with silk and graphene on the horizon
Researchers at PNNL create a uniform two-dimensional layer of silk protein fragments on graphene, enabling the design and fabrication of silk-based electronics. This biocompatible system has potential applications in wearable and implantable health sensors, as well as computing neural networks.
Solving a memristor mystery to develop efficient, long-lasting memory devices
Researchers discovered phase separation plays a crucial role in memristors retaining information over time. The team developed a device with improved retention behavior, yielding results comparable to 10 years of storage without power.
Finger wrap uses sweat to provide health monitoring at your fingertips—literally
The wearable device monitors vital chemical levels in fingertip sweat, fueling its own energy and powering a suite of sensors. It can track glucose, vitamins, lactate, and levodopa levels without requiring physical activity or stimuli, offering a reliable health monitoring solution.
New substrate material for flexible electronics could help combat e-waste
A new substrate material developed at MIT, University of Utah, and Meta enables not only the recycling of materials and components but also scalable manufacture of complex multilayered circuits. The material's design allows for easy processing and dissolving, making it suitable for recycling precious metals and microchips.
Development of ‘living robots’ needs regulation and public debate
Researchers warn that bio-hybrid robots, which combine living tissue and synthetic components, present novel ethical dilemmas. The technology raises questions about sentience, moral value, and environmental impact, highlighting the need for proper governance and public awareness.
DDX41 and its unique contribution to myeloid leukemogenesis
Researchers highlight DDX41's distinct contribution to myeloid neoplasms with germline predisposition. The discovery sheds light on unique pathogenesis and disease phenotype associated with DDX41 variants.
How scientists build rotatory machines with molecules
Researchers at UNIST developed zeolitic imidazolate frameworks that mimic intricate machines, exhibiting precise control over nanoscale mechanical movements. The discovery has significant implications for applications in data storage, digital technology, and beyond.
Breaking data transmission barriers: Innovations in data center interconnects
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking solution to overcome DAC challenges, achieving record-breaking data transmission performance. The innovative approach enables the transmission of signals at rates exceeding 124 GBd PAM-4/6 and 112 GBd PAM-8 over long distances using low-cost digital-to-analog converters.
HKUST researcher developed liquid metal-based electronic logic device that mimics intelligent prey-capture mechanism of Venus flytrap
A research team led by HKUST developed a liquid metal-based electronic logic device that mimics the intelligent prey-capture mechanism of Venus flytraps. The device exhibits memory and counting properties, allowing it to respond intelligently to stimulus sequences without additional components.
Safer computing: WPI researcher receives $594,081 to develop tools to protect hardware from hackers
A WPI researcher has received a CAREER Award to develop new technologies to monitor and protect computer chips from malicious attacks. The project aims to create better metrics to verify the integrity of components and advance understanding of side-channel attacks.
GZ17-6.02 kills PDX isolates of uveal melanoma
Researchers found that GZ17-6.02 killed uveal melanoma cells by enhancing autophagy, inactivating key proteins, and reducing growth factors. The compound also interacted with doxorubicin and ERBB inhibitors to enhance tumor cell killing, suggesting potential as a single agent or combination therapy.
Two promising UCF researchers earn 2024 NSF CAREER Awards
UCF assistant professors Li Fang and Fan Yao have been awarded the 2024 NSF Faculty Early Career Development program award for their research projects. Fang is studying photo-induced ultrafast electron-nuclear dynamics in molecules, while Yao is identifying lapses in computer processing security at the micro level.
Anticancer potential of CLK kinase inhibitors 1C8 and GPS167 via EMT and antiviral immune response
The study investigates the anticancer potential of CLK kinase inhibitors 1C8 and GPS167, which inhibit CLOCK kinases and affect cancer cell proliferation. The compounds also alter the expression and alternative splicing of transcripts involved in EMT and antiviral immune response.
Escape the vapes: scientists call for global shift to curb consumer use of disposable technologies
Disposable vape sales quadrupled in the UK between 2022 and 2023, contributing to e-waste accumulation. The technology contains valuable resources like lithium, but recycling is often difficult due to lack of clear instructions. Experts call for urgent reform of disposable electronics practices to protect the environment.
Magnetic with a pinch of hydrogen
A German-American research team has developed an innovative idea to improve the properties of ultra-thin magnetic materials by reacting them with hydrogen. The researchers have identified three promising candidates that can be magnetically activated by hydrogen passivation, paving the way for new types of electronic components.
A high-boost and high-efficiency DC power converter
The new circuit design uses resonant tank circuits to store energy during switching periods, reducing losses and increasing efficiency. It also employs a planar transformer for compactness and good thermal performance. The prototype achieved an unprecedented 91.3% energy efficiency and reduced electromagnetic noise.
NTU Singapore scientists develop ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that turn fabrics into wearable electronics
Researchers developed ultra-thin defect-free semiconducting fibers, over 100 meters long, which can be woven into fabrics. The fibers demonstrate excellent electrical and optoelectronic performance, enabling various applications such as wearable electronics and sensors.