Articles tagged with Microelectronics
Researchers developed key technologies for precise and high-speed bonding and adhesive technology to address demands of high-performance computing applications. They successfully integrated chips onto a 300 mm waffle wafer, achieving enhanced bonding speed without chip-detachment failures.
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.
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.
A new co-optimization framework for MEMS devices combines genetic algorithms with freeform geometry modeling, enhancing performance and robustness. The approach improved sensitivity by 195% in a MEMS accelerometer, demonstrating its potential for next-generation sensors across industries.
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.
Researchers at UC Riverside will explore how antiferromagnetic spintronics can improve memory density and computing speed. The project aims to develop ultrafast spin-based technology using special antiferromagnets with potential applications in advanced memory and computing.
Researchers at the University of Kansas are partnering with regional high schools to train about 500 students in AI coding and microelectronics. The program aims to develop a workforce that can specialize in AI and microelectronics, with a focus on community-centered projects and altruistic goals.
The Florida Semiconductor Summit analyzed the state's foothold in semiconductor production, highlighting its momentum and opportunities. The summit addressed the growing demand for chips in space and defense, as well as the need to bridge the workforce gap with education and engagement initiatives.
Researchers developed new photon avalanching nanoparticles that exhibit high nonlinearities, overcoming challenges in realizing intrinsic optical bistability at the nanoscale. The breakthrough paves the way for fabricating optical memory and transistors on a nanometer scale comparable to current microelectronics.
A team of ETH Zurich researchers has demonstrated how microbubbles create tiny pores in the cell membrane, allowing drugs to pass through and potentially treating brain diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The breakthrough was achieved using a high-speed camera and specialized microscope.
Researchers have developed a new recipe for making flash memory that uses hydrogen fluoride plasma to create narrow, deep holes twice as fast. This breakthrough aims to address the growing demand for denser data storage in electronic devices.
Researchers at Aalto University have developed a microscopic spectral sensor that can identify materials with unprecedented accuracy. The device achieves an extraordinary peak wavelength identification accuracy of ~0.2 nanometers, enabling it to distinguish thousands of colours.
The Department of Energy's new research centers, led by SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, aim to make microelectronics more energy efficient and operate in extreme environments. Researchers will focus on innovating material design, devices, and systems architectures to push computing and sensing capabilities.
The Microelectronics Energy Efficiency Research Center for Advanced Technologies (MEERCAT) will focus on energy efficiency, exploring solutions that bridge sensing, edge processing, artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Sandia is leading one of the eight energy efficiency-related research projects within the center.
The US Department of Energy awards $179 million to three Microelectronics Science Research Centers to perform basic research on microelectronics materials, device design, and manufacturing. The funding will support projects focused on transforming the energy efficiency of microelectronics and creating devices for extreme environments.
PPPL researchers will lead two collaborative projects involving national labs, academic, and industry partners to advance microelectronics and sensors. The projects aim to create a science-based plasma-processing toolbox for next-generation semiconductor device manufacturing processes.
The US Department of Energy is investing $179 million in three Microelectronics Science Research Centers to develop next-generation microelectronics designed for extreme environments. PNNL will lead projects on neuromorphic computing, EUV lithography, and heterogeneous computing.
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst designed a novel device that manipulates cell behavior by precisely modulating the pH of the cell's environment in real-time. The device was able to manipulate pH with a resolution of 0.1 pH units, far exceeding previous electrode-based attempts.
The researchers aim to facilitate patterning in the extreme ultraviolet range using indium-based materials, enabling smaller and more precise features on chips. This could lead to better performance and energy efficiency in microchips.
Scientists at DOE's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory perfect processes for growing diamond at lower temperatures without sacrificing quality. The breakthrough could enable the implementation of diamond in silicon-based manufacturing, opening a door for advanced electronics and sensors.
Professor Patrick E. Hopkins of UVA School of Engineering and Applied Science has secured a $289,830 Small Business Innovation Research grant to develop a precise tool for measuring heat movement in microchips. The technology will enhance cooling and prevent overheating in next-generation devices.
Scientists have successfully captured 3D images of magnetic skyrmions, a nanoscale object that could revolutionize microelectronic storage devices and quantum computing. The breakthrough provides a foundation for nanoscale metrology and opens opportunities for the development of topological spintronic devices.
Researchers have discovered a ferroelectric material that can adapt to light pulses on the nanoscale, creating networked nanodomains that can be reconfigured without requiring much energy. This discovery could lead to more energy-efficient computing systems and artificial neural networks.
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.
Scientists at NIST have created tiny lasers that generate light at yellow and green wavelengths, filling a long-standing gap in the visible-light spectrum. The new technology has potential applications in underwater communications, medical treatments, and quantum computing.
Researchers developed a new technique to study charge density waves in materials, revealing two previously unobserved ways electricity can manipulate their state. The method allows for the observation of nanoscale lengths and nanosecond speeds, with potential applications in energy-efficient microelectronics.
The EU's Pathfinder program supports the development of innovative, exploratory technologies with major potential impact. Researchers aim to design concepts for sustainable, resilient microelectronic devices using readily available materials.
Researchers have developed a new method to study slow electrons in solids, allowing for the deciphering of previously inaccessible information. By combining data from fast and slow electrons, scientists can now investigate how electrons release energy in their interaction with materials, crucial for applications such as cancer therapy ...
Researchers have developed microcapacitors with record-high energy and power densities, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices. By engineering thin films of hafnium oxide and zirconium oxide, scientists achieved a negative capacitance effect, allowing for greater amounts of charge to be stored.
The researchers used an optomechanical methodology to extract the thermal expansion coefficient, specific heat, and thermal conductivity of five different materials, including graphene and ultra-thin silicon membrane. This method provides a route toward improving our understanding of heat transport in the 2D limit.
Researchers visualize chiral interface state at atomic scale for the first time, allowing on-demand creation of conducting channels. The technique has promise for building tunable networks of electron channels and advancing quantum computing.
A multi-institutional team is creating innovative technologies to reduce complications associated with left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), including infection, thrombosis, stroke, and bleeding. The new LVAD will deliver a physiological response to changes in the recipient's activity levels using a 'smart' Maglev drive technology.
The novel approach enables efficient transmission, reception, and decoding of data from thousands of microelectronic chips, mimicking how neurons in the brain communicate. The sensor network can be implanted into the body or integrated into wearable devices, saving energy and bandwidth.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new technique to precisely modulate electron flow in microelectronic devices, enabling lower power consumption and increased efficiency. The 'redox gating' method allows for the control of electron flow at low voltages, preventing damage to the system.
Researchers have discovered dynamic piezoelectricity in ferroelectric hafnia, which can be changed by electric field cycling. This phenomenon offers new options for microelectronics and information technology. The study also suggests the possibility of an intrinsic non-piezoelectric ferroelectric compound.
Scientists have designed a highly luminescent electrogenerated chemiluminescence cell using an iridium complex and a mediator. The cell achieves peak luminance exceeding 100 cd/m² and maximum current efficiency of 2.84 cd/A⁻¹, representing the highest values reported for ECL cells based on an iridium complex.
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, have created soft electronic sensors that can detect bioelectric signals from skin, muscles, and organs. These sensors empower individuals with limb disabilities to control robotic prostheses, machinery, and motorized wheelchairs using alternative muscle movements.
Researchers at Osaka University have developed a new thermoelectric material that can improve the efficiency of temperature-to-electricity conversion, enabling more sustainable IoT applications. The innovation has potential to power environmental monitoring systems and wearable devices.
Focused ion beam technology has numerous applications in material processing, microelectronics, and life sciences. The instrument uses a finely focused ion beam for nanoscale analysis, prototype creation, and material modification.
A novel low-cost UAV platform for electrical transmission line inspection has been developed, utilizing a GNSS receiver, RGB camera, and mm wave radar. The system enables small drones to inspect transmission lines at close range, addressing challenges such as magnetic field interference and harsh environments.
The POLINA project will develop new materials and technologies for medical applications, aiming to revolutionize bioprinting for safer, smarter and affordable medical devices. The project will create micropatterned cell surface models to help study lung diseases and design new tracheal implants.
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute are working on new materials that can be made even smaller than current copper wires while offering far less electrical resistance. The goal is to create smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient computer chips.
The LoCKAmp device uses lab-on-a-chip technology to detect Covid-19 and other pathogens in just three minutes, providing rapid and accurate results. The device has the potential to be used in remote healthcare settings and could also detect conditions like cancer.
A team of UCLA researchers has developed a stable and fully solid-state thermal transistor that uses an electric field to control heat movement in semiconductor devices. The device boasts record-high performance with switching speeds over 1 megahertz and tunability of up to 1,300%.
The EU-funded GreenChips-EDU project brings together 15 universities, companies, and research institutions to train specialists in sustainable microelectronics. The program aims to address the industry's skills shortage and promote energy-efficient microchips, with a focus on power electronics.
Jinglei Ping, a UMass Amherst engineering professor, has received a $1.9 million grant to investigate a new method of regulating exosome traffic using electronic signals. This approach aims to control cell communication in cancer and heart disease research.
Scientists from Meijo University successfully fabricated vertical AlGaN-based UV-B semiconductor laser diodes with distinct characteristics, operating at room temperature and exhibiting high optical output. The devices overcome existing challenges in fabrication and pave the way for novel manufacturing processes.
A new study by Meijo University researchers explores a novel method for removing insulating substrates from AlGaN semiconductors using heated and pressurized water. The method enhances conductivity, applicability to various semiconductor wafers, and has potential for high-power UV-light emitting devices.
Researchers have created a magnetoelectric material that can directly stimulate neural tissue, potentially treating neurological disorders and nerve damage. The material generates an electric signal that neurons can detect, overcoming previous limitations.
The interdisciplinary team, led by Kaiyuan Yang, will focus on leveraging the spin and charge of electrons in multiferroics to process and store information. The goal is to improve energy efficiency for computing devices, potentially reducing energy consumption by three orders of magnitude.
The university will use its expertise to create better wide bandgap semiconductors for the US defense, with potential applications in electric vehicles, power grids, and quantum technologies. The hub aims to build 'lab to fab' capability for semiconductors and enhance fundamental research.
A new device design inspires improved integrated circuit designs by visualizing electric current flow lines around sharp bends. The research enables better understanding of heat generation in electronic devices, leading to more efficient circuit creation and reduced risk of overheating.
Researchers from Meijo University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology have developed high-performance micro-LEDs capable of meeting the brightness and definition demands of modern immersive reality technologies. The LEDs use gallium indium nitride semiconductors and can produce full-color imaging at high resolution.
The Enchilada Trap enables scientists to build more powerful machines for quantum computing. It can store and transport up to 200 qubits using a network of five trapping zones, enabling researchers to test architectures with many qubits.
A breakthrough in photonic memory has been achieved, enabling fast volatile modulation and nonvolatile weight storage for rapid training of optical neural networks. The 5-bit photonic memory utilizes a low-loss PCM antimonite to achieve rapid response times and energy-efficient processing.
Researchers at UB discovered a new approach to understand insulator-to-metal transitions, resolving discrepancies with the Landau-Zener formula. The study's 'quantum avalanche' theory explains how electrons can flow between bands in an insulator, providing clarity on the phenomenon.
A mouse study using novel biosensing technology reveals that enriched environments increase neural connections and boost brain function. The findings could lead to new AI methods inspired by brain plasticity.
A team at the University of Washington has made a breakthrough in quantum computing by detecting signatures of 'fractional quantum anomalous Hall' (FQAH) states in semiconductor materials. This discovery marks a significant step towards building stable qubits and potentially developing fault-tolerant quantum computers.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State University have discovered novel ferroelectric materials that can switch at the atomic level, enabling more efficient microelectronics. The findings hold promise for applications such as non-volatile memory, electro-optics, and energy harvesting.
Researchers have successfully characterized a single atom using X-ray beams, detecting its elemental type and chemical properties. This breakthrough could revolutionize fields like quantum information technology, environmental science, and medical research by enabling the study of individual atoms.