Articles tagged with Microelectronics
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.
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 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.
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.
Researchers developed a neural device that detects specific neurotransmitters in the brain, enabling new brain research methods for prevention and treatment of diseases. The device combines multifunctional fibers and DNA molecular probes, providing high sensitivity and selectivity.
Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital developed an ingestible capsule, known as the FLASH system, which electronically stimulates key hunger hormone ghrelin in pigs. The system has potential applications for treating gastrointestinal disorders and is a promising alternative to traditional treatments.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a new method for making smart fabrics that is cheaper and more sustainable. They achieved this by weaving electronic components into conventional textiles using industrial looms, breaking away from traditional specialized microelectronic fabrication facilities.
Researchers developed a powerful simulation model that predicts the conformability of flexible electronics on spherical surfaces. This allows for faster design process, determining optimal design without needing extensive experiments.
Researchers at USC have developed a new type of chip with the best memory of any chip thus far for edge AI. The chip uses metal oxide memristors to store information in a compact and stable way, eliminating the von Neumann bottleneck in current computing systems.
Scientists at TU Wien have developed a technique to control the shape and size of nano gold structures using highly charged ions. The experiment shows that the impact force is not the decisive factor, but rather the electrical charge of the ions, which deposits energy at the point of impact and disrupts the crystal structure of the gold.
The new technology enables compact, low-power, fast, and energy-efficient devices for fibre-optical communications, sensors, and future quantum computers. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in applications such as 3D imaging for autonomous vehicles and photonic-assisted computing.
University of Minnesota-led researchers developed a new process for making spintronic devices with unmatched energy efficiency and memory storage density. The breakthrough enables smaller devices to be scaled down to sizes as small as five nanometers.
A research team at City University of Hong Kong invented a tunable terahertz meta-device that can control the radiation direction and coverage area of THz beams. The device allows for signal delivery to specific users or detectors and has flexibility to adjust the propagating direction, as needed.
Researchers have discovered a way to construct and control oxygen-deprived walls in nanoscopically thin materials, which can store data in multiple electronic dialects. These walls can retain their data states even when devices turn off, paving the way for next-gen electronics with enhanced memory capabilities.
A new approach fabricates specialized transistors that serve as the building block of a timing device, enabling enhanced integration and advancing microelectronics capabilities. This innovation repurposes data processing transistors into a 'clock' device, addressing supply chain weaknesses and enhancing chip security.
Researchers at Tohoku University developed a microelectronic fiber that can analyze electrolytes and metabolites in sweat, enabling wearable bioelectronics for monitoring biochemical signatures. The breakthrough smart fabric has the potential to provide greater versatility in functions, larger sensing areas, and greater comfort.
Scientists successfully used lab-produced tissue samples to remotely control muscle-driven miniature robots with this innovative technology. The device allows researchers a new level of interaction and exploration in the field of biological robots.
TU Wien researchers have developed a method to overcome errors in tiny transistors by considering circuit-level behavior. This approach enables significant advances in chip miniaturization and performance.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have successfully discovered new materials using artificial intelligence and self-assembly. The AI-driven technique led to the discovery of three new nanostructures, expanding the scope of self-assembly's applications in microelectronics and catalysis.
The Center for Aggressive Scaling by Advanced Processes for Electronics and Photonics (ASAP) aims to develop new fundamental technology solutions to reduce energy consumption in microprocessors. The center will focus on materials discovery, heterogeneous 3D integration, and highly energy-efficient circuits and architectures.
The Center for Ubiquitous Connectivity (CUbiC) aims to flatten the computation-communication gap by delivering seamless Edge-to-Cloud connectivity with transformational reductions in energy consumption. Led by Columbia Engineering Professor Keren Bergman, CUbiC will create new ultra-energy efficient technologies and system architectures.